Prepare against Martin Auer
FM · DEU · World #9,342 classical · FIDE ID 4606159
When preparing against Martin Auer, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 121 games by Martin Auer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Auer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Auer 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 | 2,180 | 2,340 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,248 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 46 | 53 | 22 | 38.0% |
| As White | 66 | 23 | 34 | 9 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Auer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Auer's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 53.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 19.7% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Auer usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Auer usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Auer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Auer usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Auer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Auer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 82.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Auer's chess games
All 121 games by Martin Auer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 46 wins, 53 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Boris Khanukov | 2,361 | ch-Leverkusen Open | E51 |
| May 2005 | Wolfgang Pajeken | 2,361 | Dueball Memorial | E01 |
| Jan 2008 | Patrick Burkart | 2,339 | BL2-West 0708 | A61 |
| Jan 2007 | Sulejman Maslak | 2,289 | Oberliga NRW 0607 | C14 |
| Mar 2008 | Holger Riedel | 2,248 | NRW Class2 0708 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 21 | 16 | 2,272 |
| Oberliga NRW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,387 |
| Dueball Memorial | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,350 |
| Oberliga NRW 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,255 |
| NRW Class1 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,100 |
| NRW Class2 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,378 |
| 9th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Auer's chess games?
121 games by Martin Auer, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Auer has played.
What does Martin Auer play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Martin Auer opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Auer answers 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Auer play as White?
As White, Martin Auer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Auer play as Black?
As Black, Martin Auer most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Martin Auer's FIDE rating?
Martin Auer is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Martin Auer played?
Our database contains 121 games by Martin Auer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 53 draws, 22 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Auer?
121 games by Martin Auer 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.