Prepare against Martijn Cox
NLD · World #60,194 classical · FIDE ID 1073010
When preparing against Martijn Cox, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Martijn Cox, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martijn Cox's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martijn Cox 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 | 1,855 | 1,947 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 43.8% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martijn Cox's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martijn Cox's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cox usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Cox usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Cox usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Martijn Cox's chess games
All 32 games by Martijn Cox in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-NED U12 | 1994 | 6 | 3 | – |
| ch-NED U18 | 1995 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 24th World Open | 1996 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martijn Cox's chess games?
32 games by Martijn Cox, from Oct 2021 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 Martijn Cox has played.
What does Martijn Cox play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Martijn Cox opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martijn Cox answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martijn Cox play as White?
As White, Martijn Cox's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martijn Cox play as Black?
As Black, Martijn Cox most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Martijn Cox's FIDE rating?
Martijn Cox is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Martijn Cox played?
Our database contains 32 games by Martijn Cox, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martijn Cox?
32 games by Martijn Cox 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.