Prepare against Marten Garner
Sweden · World #55,601 classical · FIDE ID 1712136
When preparing against Marten Garner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Marten Garner, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marten Garner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marten Garner 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 | 1,871 | 1,934 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,849 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,816 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 19.4% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marten Garner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marten Garner's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Garner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Garner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Garner usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Marten Garner's chess games
All 31 games by Marten Garner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Joel Eklund | 2,162 | Elite Hotels Open 2026 | Elite | B15 |
| Jun 2026 | Jonas Granath | 2,023 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | C05 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikael Cehola | 1,712 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | D02 |
| Sep 2004 | Ari Heinoja | 1,528 | Hallstahammar Open | E85 |
| Sep 2004 | Jorgen Olsson | 1,419 | Hallstahammar Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,588 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,942 |
| Illes Medes Open-B 2nd | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,397 |
| Elite Hotels Open 2026 | Elite | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,562 |
| Malmo Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,015 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,762 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marten Garner's chess games?
31 games by Marten Garner, from Jan 2010 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 Marten Garner has played.
What does Marten Garner play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Marten Garner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marten Garner answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marten Garner play as White?
As White, Marten Garner's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marten Garner play as Black?
As Black, Marten Garner most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Marten Garner's FIDE rating?
Marten Garner is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Marten Garner played?
Our database contains 31 games by Marten Garner, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marten Garner?
31 games by Marten Garner 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.