Prepare against Julian Martin
IM · DEU · World #2,577 classical · FIDE ID 12941000
When preparing against Julian Martin, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 545 games by Julian Martin, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Martin 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 | 2,356 | 2,438 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,327 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,368 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 245 | 131 | 169 | 45.0% |
| As White | 279 | 147 | 62 | 70 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 266 | 98 | 69 | 99 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Martin's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 275 | 98.6% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (69.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Martin usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 68.4% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 34 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 9.0% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 82.1% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.9% | 54.2% |
Julian Martin's chess games
All 545 games by Julian Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 245 wins, 131 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 18/9/6 | 54.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/9/15 | 36.8% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,660 | 17th Teplice Open | E11 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,629 | 17th Teplice Open | B90 |
| Jun 2022 | Denis Kadric | 2,575 | BL2-Sued 2122 | B07 |
| Aug 2017 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,570 | 19th Barcelona Sants Open | B90 |
| Mar 2023 | Toms Kantans | 2,514 | BL2-Sued 2223 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 16 | 1,935 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 22 | 13 | 1,430 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 20 | 8 | 2,117 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,146 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U14 | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,504 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U14 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 1,577 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 1,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Martin's chess games?
545 games by Julian Martin, from Jan 2012 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 Julian Martin has played.
What does Julian Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Julian Martin opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Martin answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Julian Martin play as White?
As White, Julian Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Martin play as Black?
As Black, Julian Martin most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Julian Martin's FIDE rating?
Julian Martin is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Julian Martin played?
Our database contains 545 games by Julian Martin, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 131 draws, 169 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Martin?
545 games by Julian Martin 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.