Prepare against Martin Bigott
DEU · World #36,824 classical · FIDE ID 4671880
Our database contains 373 games by Martin Bigott, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Bigott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Bigott 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 | 1,950 | 2,113 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,955 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 373 | 148 | 101 | 124 | 39.7% |
| As White | 178 | 76 | 52 | 50 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 195 | 72 | 49 | 74 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Bigott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Bigott's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 48.3% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 21.9% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 37 | 20.8% | 74.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.9% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bigott usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bigott usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bigott usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Bigott usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bigott usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Bigott usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 81.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 85.5% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Martin Bigott's chess games
All 373 games by Martin Bigott 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: 148 wins, 101 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 72 | 35/15/22 | 48.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| E09 | English Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Michael Schmitz | 2,245 | ch-Cologne CC | B02 |
| Dec 1999 | Alexander Kneutgen | 2,213 | Lohmar Elo 9900 | A34 |
| Mar 2015 | Carsten Collini | 2,172 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | C54 |
| Jun 2012 | Arnd Rosskothen | 2,144 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B05 |
| Aug 2019 | Joerg Schneider | 2,127 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 49 | 30 | 1,873 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 20 | 11 | 1,851 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 15 | 8 | 1,829 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,820 |
| Lohmar Elo 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,710 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Bigott's chess games?
373 games by Martin Bigott, 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 Bigott has played.
What does Martin Bigott play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Martin Bigott opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Bigott answers 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Bigott play as White?
As White, Martin Bigott's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Bigott play as Black?
As Black, Martin Bigott most often plays: Alekhine Defense (72 games, 48.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Martin Bigott's FIDE rating?
Martin Bigott is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Martin Bigott played?
Our database contains 373 games by Martin Bigott, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 101 draws, 124 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Bigott?
373 games by Martin Bigott 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.