Prepare against Lewis Martin
FM · United Kingdom · World #18,939 classical · FIDE ID 410551
Our database contains 1,301 games by Lewis Martin, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lewis Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lewis 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 | 2,066 | 2,212 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,192 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,145 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,301 | 454 | 144 | 703 | 34.9% |
| As White | 654 | 250 | 71 | 333 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 647 | 204 | 73 | 370 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lewis Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lewis Martin's side.
First moves as White (654 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 495 | 75.7% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 130 | 19.9% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 27 | 4.1% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (37.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (48.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Martin usually continues g3 (33.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Martin usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Martin usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 60.2% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 106 | 33.2% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 3.4% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 171 | 88.6% | 34.2% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 10.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Lewis Martin's chess games
All 1,301 games by Lewis Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 454 wins, 144 draws, 703 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 67 | 20/7/40 | 29.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 23/7/31 | 37.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 57 | 23/6/28 | 40.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 19/12/25 | 33.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 19/5/12 | 52.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 9/1/18 | 32.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 7/0/15 | 31.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 109 | 23/16/70 | 21.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 91 | 33/8/50 | 36.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 10/3/20 | 30.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 9/1/19 | 31.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 28 | 5/5/18 | 17.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 8/2/17 | 29.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 4/5/16 | 16.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 6/1/16 | 26.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Simen Agdestein | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Nov 2021 | Alexandr Fier | 2,563 | Titled Tue | B29 |
| Aug 2023 | Mikhail Kazakov | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | B81 |
| Mar 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,486 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Sep 2021 | Mika Karttunen | 2,485 | Titled Tue | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,051 | 405.5 | 2,110 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,144 |
| Southend Open | 2007 | 12 | 1 | 1,641 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,951 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,299 |
| Wch Silent U20 | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,964 |
| 13th South Wales Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,254 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lewis Martin's chess games?
1,301 games by Lewis Martin, from Oct 2007 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 Lewis Martin has played.
What does Lewis Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 654 games with White in our database, Lewis Martin opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lewis Martin answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lewis Martin play as White?
As White, Lewis Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 29.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 37.7% win rate); English Opening (57 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 654 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lewis Martin play as Black?
As Black, Lewis Martin most often plays: Slav Defense (109 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (91 games, 36.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 647 games.
What is Lewis Martin's FIDE rating?
Lewis Martin is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Lewis Martin played?
Our database contains 1,301 games by Lewis Martin, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 454 wins, 144 draws, 703 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lewis Martin?
1,301 games by Lewis 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.