Prepare against Martijn Pauw
NLD · World #33,532 classical · FIDE ID 1008447
When preparing against Martijn Pauw, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Martijn Pauw, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martijn Pauw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martijn Pauw 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 | 1,966 | 2,090 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 31.5% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martijn Pauw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martijn Pauw's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pauw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pauw usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pauw usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pauw usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Martijn Pauw's chess games
All 54 games by Martijn Pauw in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B64 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Leonid Milov | 2,561 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B95 |
| Nov 2010 | Michael Babar | 2,213 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Yuli Lavrenov | 2,010 | Brasschaat Open | D02 |
| Jun 2011 | Ronald Gouma | 1,927 | 38th Utrecht OKU Open | B33 |
| May 2012 | Alexandre Salard | 1,844 | 35th Syre Memorial Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,291 |
| 38th Utrecht OKU Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 1,972 |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martijn Pauw's chess games?
54 games by Martijn Pauw, from Oct 2004 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 Pauw has played.
What does Martijn Pauw play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Martijn Pauw opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martijn Pauw answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martijn Pauw play as White?
As White, Martijn Pauw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martijn Pauw play as Black?
As Black, Martijn Pauw most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Martijn Pauw's FIDE rating?
Martijn Pauw is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Martijn Pauw played?
Our database contains 54 games by Martijn Pauw, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martijn Pauw?
54 games by Martijn Pauw 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.