Prepare against Martin Fink
DEU · World #107,522 classical · FIDE ID 24603600
When preparing against Martin Fink, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 7.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Martin Fink, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Fink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Fink 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 | 1,797 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,899 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 65 | 111 | 116 | 22.3% |
| As White | 144 | 40 | 56 | 48 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 148 | 25 | 55 | 68 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Fink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Fink's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 81.3% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 10.4% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Fink usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Fink usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fink usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Fink usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 84.7% | 31.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 60.8% | 38.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 15.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 7.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Fink's chess games
All 292 games by Martin Fink in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 65 wins, 111 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 2/11/14 | 7.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Markus Mueller | 2,210 | Regionalliga NO 9697 | B00 |
| Apr 2005 | Gunther Hoermann | 2,117 | chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | B41 |
| Oct 2017 | Frank Manthey | 2,049 | chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1718 | C02 |
| Jun 2009 | Bruno Schwabik | 2,036 | ch-Baden B | C43 |
| Jan 1995 | Helmut Suess | 1,985 | ch-Mittelfranken | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,779 |
| Regionalliga NO 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| 52nd ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Regionalliga NO 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,098 |
| Regionalliga NO 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 1 | 1,884 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Fink's chess games?
292 games by Martin Fink, from Jul 2005 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 Fink has played.
What does Martin Fink play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Martin Fink opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Fink answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games).
What openings does Martin Fink play as White?
As White, Martin Fink's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Fink play as Black?
As Black, Martin Fink most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 7.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Martin Fink's FIDE rating?
Martin Fink is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Martin Fink played?
Our database contains 292 games by Martin Fink, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 111 draws, 116 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Fink?
292 games by Martin Fink 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.