Prepare against Martin G Walker
FM · United Kingdom · World #19,315 classical · FIDE ID 410969
When preparing against Martin G Walker, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Martin G Walker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin G Walker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin G Walker 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 | 2,063 | 2,268 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,182 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,135 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 100 | 77 | 70 | 40.5% |
| As White | 124 | 49 | 42 | 33 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 123 | 51 | 35 | 37 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin G Walker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin G Walker's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 96.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Walker usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Walker usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Walker usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 56.3% | 70.4% |
| e5 | 21 | 43.8% | 54.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Martin G Walker's chess games
All 247 games by Martin G Walker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 100 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 17/6/5 | 60.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,448 | Olympiad-43 | A34 |
| Oct 2021 | Peter T Roberson | 2,437 | chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | E60 |
| Jan 2023 | Yichen Han | 2,423 | Hastings Masters Open | C54 |
| Nov 2019 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,422 | 11th London Classic Open | C26 |
| Feb 2008 | Paul Mac Intyre | 2,299 | Brentwood Open 2nd | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,123 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,040 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,293 |
| ch-GBR 94th | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,138 |
| chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,060 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,378 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin G Walker's chess games?
247 games by Martin G Walker, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 G Walker has played.
What does Martin G Walker play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Martin G Walker opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin G Walker answers 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin G Walker play as White?
As White, Martin G Walker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin G Walker play as Black?
As Black, Martin G Walker most often plays: Alekhine Defense (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Martin G Walker's FIDE rating?
Martin G Walker is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Martin G Walker played?
Our database contains 247 games by Martin G Walker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin G Walker?
247 games by Martin G Walker 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.