Prepare against Martin Bierwald
DEU · World #145,414 classical · FIDE ID 12926108
When preparing against Martin Bierwald, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 97 games by Martin Bierwald, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Bierwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Bierwald 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 | 1,606 | 1,735 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,685 | 1,711 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 14 | 39 | 44 | 14.4% |
| As White | 49 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 16.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Bierwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Bierwald's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 33.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bierwald usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Bierwald usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Bierwald usually continues exd5 (14.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 100.0% | 28.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Martin Bierwald's chess games
All 97 games by Martin Bierwald in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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, 39 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 1/3/11 | 6.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Dietrich Howe | 1,471 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | C02 |
| Dec 2018 | Klaus Wenzel | 1,466 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B00 |
| Jul 2019 | Rolf Falk | 1,430 | 2nd SVE Seniors Open | C41 |
| Nov 2012 | Siegfried Ludwig | 1,358 | 19th Hamburg Seniors Open | C66 |
| Oct 2012 | Gerwalt Lubisch | 1,341 | 19th Hamburg Seniors Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,529 |
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,652 |
| 19th Hamburg Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,480 |
| 21st ch-Hamburg Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,345 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,466 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,546 |
| 13th Pinneberg Open Seniors | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,333 |
| 16th Pinneberg Open Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Bierwald's chess games?
97 games by Martin Bierwald, from Jun 2013 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 Bierwald has played.
What does Martin Bierwald play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Martin Bierwald opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Bierwald answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Martin Bierwald play as White?
As White, Martin Bierwald's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Bierwald play as Black?
As Black, Martin Bierwald most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Martin Bierwald's FIDE rating?
Martin Bierwald is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess and 1,685 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (May 2014).
How many games has Martin Bierwald played?
Our database contains 97 games by Martin Bierwald, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 39 draws, 44 losses (14.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Bierwald?
97 games by Martin Bierwald 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.