Prepare against Martin C Jones
United Kingdom · World #73,430 classical · FIDE ID 1803310
When preparing against Martin C Jones, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Martin C Jones, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin C Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin C Jones 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 | 1,810 | 1,828 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 49.2% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin C Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin C Jones's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 67.7% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 32.3% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Jones usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Jones usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Jones usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Martin C Jones's chess games
All 61 games by Martin C Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,947 | Dyfed Open | C30 |
| Jan 2021 | Nick J London | 1,724 | 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | E16 |
| Nov 2018 | David Pinch | 1,718 | South Wales Autumn Premier | D97 |
| Mar 2021 | David W Adam | 1,714 | 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | A29 |
| Nov 2020 | Ellison Smith | 1,714 | 1st WCU Online League U1800 Open | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Autumn Premier | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,722 |
| 49th Dyfed Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,744 |
| West Wales Major Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,720 |
| Dyfed Open 47th | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,756 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,969 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| WCU Online League U1800 Open 3rd | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,675 |
| Dyfed Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin C Jones's chess games?
61 games by Martin C Jones, from Apr 2016 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 C Jones has played.
What does Martin C Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Martin C Jones opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin C Jones answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin C Jones play as White?
As White, Martin C Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin C Jones play as Black?
As Black, Martin C Jones most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Martin C Jones's FIDE rating?
Martin C Jones is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (May 2024).
How many games has Martin C Jones played?
Our database contains 61 games by Martin C Jones, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin C Jones?
61 games by Martin C Jones 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.