Prepare against Martin Fuest
DEU · World #6,789 classical · FIDE ID 4636872
When preparing against Martin Fuest, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Martin Fuest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Fuest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Fuest 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 | 2,229 | 2,231 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 55 | 87 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As White | 88 | 35 | 42 | 11 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 20 | 45 | 18 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Fuest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Fuest's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 83.0% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 11.4% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Fuest usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Fuest usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Fuest usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fuest usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Fuest usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fuest usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 57.4% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 27.7% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 12.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Martin Fuest's chess games
All 171 games by Martin Fuest 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: 55 wins, 87 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Thomas Hollermann | 2,291 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0203 | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Bernd Donner | 2,250 | ch-NRW | D47 |
| Feb 2008 | Stephan Ottens | 2,234 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | B17 |
| Feb 2007 | Murat Emiroglu | 2,226 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0607 | D13 |
| Jan 2009 | Jobst Rueberg | 2,222 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0809 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-NRW | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Fuest's chess games?
171 games by Martin Fuest, 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 Fuest has played.
What does Martin Fuest play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Martin Fuest opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Fuest answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Martin Fuest play as White?
As White, Martin Fuest's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Fuest play as Black?
As Black, Martin Fuest most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Martin Fuest's FIDE rating?
Martin Fuest is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Martin Fuest played?
Our database contains 171 games by Martin Fuest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 87 draws, 29 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Fuest?
171 games by Martin Fuest 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.