Prepare against Martijn Otten
CM · NLD · World #6,776 classical · FIDE ID 1019627
Our database contains 128 games by Martijn Otten, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martijn Otten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martijn Otten 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 | 2,229 | 2,237 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,183 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 47 | 12 | 69 | 36.7% |
| As White | 62 | 27 | 7 | 28 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 66 | 20 | 5 | 41 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martijn Otten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martijn Otten's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 96.8% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Otten usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Otten usually continues c4 (37.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Otten usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Otten usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Otten usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 48.8% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 29.3% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Martijn Otten's chess games
All 128 games by Martijn Otten in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 47 wins, 12 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E79 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Vladimir Predein | 2,373 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A67 |
| Oct 2025 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue | D36 |
| Aug 2025 | Adrian Keatinge-Clay | 2,232 | Titled Tue Early | D87 |
| Feb 2015 | Max Warmerdam | 2,230 | 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | C16 |
| Aug 2012 | Pim Eerens | 2,180 | Roosendaal LBV Open A | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 1 | 1,822 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,354 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martijn Otten's chess games?
128 games by Martijn Otten, from Sep 2009 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 Otten has played.
What does Martijn Otten play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Martijn Otten opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martijn Otten answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martijn Otten play as White?
As White, Martijn Otten's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martijn Otten play as Black?
As Black, Martijn Otten most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Martijn Otten's FIDE rating?
Martijn Otten is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Martijn Otten played?
Our database contains 128 games by Martijn Otten, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 12 draws, 69 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martijn Otten?
128 games by Martijn Otten 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.