Prepare against Marlon Martinez
HND · World #76,861 classical · FIDE ID 8406715
When preparing against Marlon Martinez, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Marlon Martinez, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marlon Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marlon Martinez 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 | 1,799 | 1,902 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,843 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,861 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marlon Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marlon Martinez's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Martinez usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Martinez usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Martinez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Martinez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Marlon Martinez's chess games
All 33 games by Marlon Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Oscar A Suaza Builes | 1,684 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A11 |
| Nov 2019 | Jonathan Bonilla | 1,661 | ch-HON qual1 | D10 |
| May 2022 | Omar Rivera | 1,471 | 16th American Continental | B08 |
| Nov 2019 | Nicole Menocal | 1,410 | ch-HON qual1 | D37 |
| May 2022 | Nayeli Perez | 1,162 | 16th American Continental | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,417 |
| ch-HON qual1 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,065 |
| BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,687 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marlon Martinez's chess games?
33 games by Marlon Martinez, from Apr 2019 to Aug 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 Marlon Martinez has played.
What does Marlon Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Marlon Martinez opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marlon Martinez answers 1...b6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Marlon Martinez play as White?
As White, Marlon Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marlon Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Marlon Martinez most often plays: Owen Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Marlon Martinez's FIDE rating?
Marlon Martinez is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Marlon Martinez played?
Our database contains 33 games by Marlon Martinez, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marlon Martinez?
33 games by Marlon Martinez 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.