Prepare against Jean-Christophe Martine
CM · France · World #31,411 classical · FIDE ID 603651
When preparing against Jean-Christophe Martine, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 371 games by Jean-Christophe Martine, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Christophe Martine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Christophe Martine 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 | 1,977 | 2,177 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 2,034 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,139 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 112 | 31 | 228 | 30.2% |
| As White | 190 | 54 | 20 | 116 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 181 | 58 | 11 | 112 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Christophe Martine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Christophe Martine's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 85.8% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 8.4% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 5.8% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Martine usually continues Nd2 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Martine usually continues Nf3 (34.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Martine usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Martine usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Martine usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Martine usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 65.5% | 37.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.7% | 44.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 73.6% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.2% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Jean-Christophe Martine's chess games
All 371 games by Jean-Christophe Martine in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 112 wins, 31 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Lazard Gambit | 77 | 20/10/47 | 26.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 55 | 17/3/35 | 30.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 51 | 17/3/31 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 39 | 12/3/24 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/1/12 | 18.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Simon K Williams | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Jun 2023 | Yichen Han | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Sep 2024 | Christian Braun | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandra Maltsevskaya | 2,384 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Apr 2024 | Sharvesh Deviprasath | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 309 | 102 | 2,032 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 11 | 3 | 2,073 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,395 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,060 |
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| London Peace | 1987 | 3 | 1 | 2,228 |
| Europe Echecs Online Open March | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Christophe Martine's chess games?
371 games by Jean-Christophe Martine, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Jean-Christophe Martine has played.
What does Jean-Christophe Martine play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Jean-Christophe Martine opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Christophe Martine answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jean-Christophe Martine play as White?
As White, Jean-Christophe Martine's most-played openings in our database are: Lazard Gambit (77 games, 26.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Christophe Martine play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Christophe Martine most often plays: Philidor (51 games, 33.3% win rate); Englund Gambit (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Jean-Christophe Martine's FIDE rating?
Jean-Christophe Martine is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jean-Christophe Martine played?
Our database contains 371 games by Jean-Christophe Martine, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 31 draws, 228 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Christophe Martine?
371 games by Jean-Christophe Martine 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.