Prepare against Martin Brekka
FRO · World #23,620 classical · FIDE ID 7200129
Our database contains 93 games by Martin Brekka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Brekka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Brekka 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 | 2,028 | 2,105 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,059 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 33 | 20 | 40 | 35.5% |
| As White | 46 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Brekka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Brekka's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 54.3% | 68.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 32.6% | 46.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Brekka usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Brekka usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Brekka usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Brekka usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brekka usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Brekka usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 42.3% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Martin Brekka's chess games
All 93 games by Martin Brekka 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: 33 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A98 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Jacek Woda | 2,385 | Nordic-tt | C68 |
| Jan 2012 | Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen | 2,260 | chT-FAI | B43 |
| Apr 2000 | Rani Nolsoe | 2,200 | ch-FAI | B07 |
| Jun 2001 | Palle Sivertsen | 2,183 | Tage Sorensen Memorial | A00 |
| Apr 2000 | Eydun Nolsoe | 2,178 | ch-FAI | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| ch-FAI | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,969 |
| Tage Sorensen Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
| chT-FAI 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,819 |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,743 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Nordic-tt | 1989 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-FAI | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Brekka's chess games?
93 games by Martin Brekka, 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 Brekka has played.
What does Martin Brekka play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Martin Brekka opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Brekka answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Martin Brekka play as White?
As White, Martin Brekka's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Brekka play as Black?
As Black, Martin Brekka most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Martin Brekka's FIDE rating?
Martin Brekka is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Martin Brekka played?
Our database contains 93 games by Martin Brekka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Brekka?
93 games by Martin Brekka 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.