Prepare against Ian Martinovsky
Canada · World #14,395 classical · FIDE ID 2603314
When preparing against Ian Martinovsky, expect 1.e4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (31%).
Our database contains 77 games by Ian Martinovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ian Martinovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Martinovsky before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,113 | 2,113 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 36 | 15 | 26 | 46.8% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Martinovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Martinovsky's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 11 | 28.2% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.9% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 10.3% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Martinovsky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Martinovsky usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Martinovsky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 28% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Martinovsky usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Martinovsky usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Martinovsky usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Ian Martinovsky's chess games
All 77 games by Ian Martinovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,434 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Devaev | 2,325 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| Aug 2021 | Gulruhbegim Tokhirjonova | 2,320 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| Aug 2021 | Dinara Wagner | 2,293 | Titled Tue | A88 |
| Aug 2021 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,280 | Titled Tue | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ONT U18 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,380 |
| ch-British Columbia | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,118 |
| 25th Keres Memorial | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,155 |
| ch-CAN J | 1993 | 7 | 6 | – |
| 24th Keres Memorial | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| 23rd Keres Memorial | 1998 | 4 | 3 | – |
| Canadian Open | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Martinovsky's chess games?
77 games by Ian Martinovsky, from Apr 2003 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ian Martinovsky has played.
What does Ian Martinovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ian Martinovsky opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.f4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Martinovsky answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Ian Martinovsky play as White?
As White, Ian Martinovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Martinovsky play as Black?
As Black, Ian Martinovsky most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ian Martinovsky's FIDE rating?
Ian Martinovsky is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Ian Martinovsky played?
Our database contains 77 games by Ian Martinovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Martinovsky?
77 games by Ian Martinovsky reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.