Prepare against Martin Breutigam
IM · DEU · World #2,816 classical · FIDE ID 4601840
Our database contains 467 games by Martin Breutigam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Breutigam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Breutigam 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 | 2,345 | 2,414 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,338 | 2,399 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,367 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 172 | 144 | 151 | 36.8% |
| As White | 239 | 93 | 79 | 67 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 228 | 79 | 65 | 84 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Breutigam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Breutigam's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 196 | 82.0% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 9.2% | 52.3% |
| b3 | 13 | 5.4% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Breutigam usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Breutigam usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Breutigam usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Breutigam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Breutigam usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Breutigam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 39.8% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 40 | 37.0% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 77.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Martin Breutigam's chess games
All 467 games by Martin Breutigam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 172 wins, 144 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Zhong Zhang | 2,619 | Wch Rapid | A08 |
| Nov 2002 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,554 | 74th ch-GER | E30 |
| Oct 2015 | Florian Handke | 2,531 | Wch Rapid | D00 |
| Oct 2015 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,529 | Wch Rapid | A12 |
| Jan 1993 | Romuald Mainka | 2,515 | Dortmund Open A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 7 | 2,384 |
| Wch Rapid | 2015 | 15 | 5 | 2,393 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 14 | 7 | 2,366 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 14 | 6 | 2,307 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 14 | 9 | 2,482 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 13 | 8 | 2,421 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 12 | 3 | 2,309 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,576 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Breutigam's chess games?
467 games by Martin Breutigam, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Breutigam has played.
What does Martin Breutigam play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Martin Breutigam opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Breutigam answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Martin Breutigam play as White?
As White, Martin Breutigam's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Breutigam play as Black?
As Black, Martin Breutigam most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Martin Breutigam's FIDE rating?
Martin Breutigam is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,338 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Martin Breutigam played?
Our database contains 467 games by Martin Breutigam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 144 draws, 151 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Breutigam?
467 games by Martin Breutigam 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.