Prepare against Martin Formanek
Czechia · World #13,892 classical · FIDE ID 316768
Our database contains 189 games by Martin Formanek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Formanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Formanek 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 | 2,117 | 2,292 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,285 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,256 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 62 | 70 | 57 | 32.8% |
| As White | 93 | 32 | 35 | 26 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 96 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Formanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Formanek's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 66.7% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 28.0% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Formanek usually continues Nc3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Formanek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Formanek usually continues d3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Formanek usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Formanek usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Formanek usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 93.1% | 54.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.9% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Formanek's chess games
All 189 games by Martin Formanek 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: 62 wins, 70 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/11/2 | 13.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Martin Cerveny | 2,400 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | B40 |
| Jan 2016 | Thomas RJ Hinks Edwards | 2,375 | chT2B-CZE 1516 | A01 |
| Feb 2016 | Jiri Nun | 2,343 | chT1W-CZE 1516 | B23 |
| Oct 2014 | Kvetoslav Znamenacek | 2,289 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | E63 |
| Jul 2017 | Michal Novotny | 2,264 | 23rd Klatovy Open A | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,072 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,429 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| chT1W-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,147 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 28th Klatovy Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Formanek's chess games?
189 games by Martin Formanek, 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 Formanek has played.
What does Martin Formanek play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Martin Formanek opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Formanek answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Formanek play as White?
As White, Martin Formanek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Formanek play as Black?
As Black, Martin Formanek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Martin Formanek's FIDE rating?
Martin Formanek is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Martin Formanek played?
Our database contains 189 games by Martin Formanek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 70 draws, 57 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Formanek?
189 games by Martin Formanek 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.