Prepare against Martin Ferk
Austria · World #49,235 classical · FIDE ID 1609378
Our database contains 105 games by Martin Ferk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Ferk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Ferk 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 | 1,896 | 2,027 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 16 | 26 | 63 | 15.2% |
| As White | 55 | 10 | 16 | 29 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 6 | 10 | 34 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Ferk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Ferk's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 100.0% | 32.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ferk usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ferk usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ferk usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
Martin Ferk's chess games
All 105 games by Martin Ferk 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: 16 wins, 26 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ton Goris | 2,075 | 16th Liechtenstein Open | A32 |
| Jan 1997 | Erich Laske | 2,025 | Goetzis Open | A53 |
| Oct 2009 | Enno Proyer | 1,936 | chT2W-AUT 0910 | D37 |
| Oct 2017 | Thomas Wuerth | 1,923 | chT2W-AUT 1718 | D51 |
| Mar 2016 | Severin Kliegl | 1,906 | chT2W-AUT 1516 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 1,992 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| 24th Liechtenstein Open | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2W-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| chT2W-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,815 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,021 |
| chT2W-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Ferk's chess games?
105 games by Martin Ferk, 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 Ferk has played.
What does Martin Ferk play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Martin Ferk opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Ferk answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games).
What openings does Martin Ferk play as White?
As White, Martin Ferk's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Ferk play as Black?
As Black, Martin Ferk most often plays: French Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Martin Ferk's FIDE rating?
Martin Ferk is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Martin Ferk played?
Our database contains 105 games by Martin Ferk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 26 draws, 63 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Ferk?
105 games by Martin Ferk 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.