Prepare against Martin Gaitzsch
DEU · World #26,720 classical · FIDE ID 24623202
When preparing against Martin Gaitzsch, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 144 games by Martin Gaitzsch, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Gaitzsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Gaitzsch 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 | 2,007 | 2,058 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,068 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 41 | 25 | 78 | 28.5% |
| As White | 75 | 18 | 13 | 44 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 23 | 12 | 34 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Gaitzsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Gaitzsch's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 44.1% | 26.7% |
| c4 | 26 | 38.2% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gaitzsch usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gaitzsch usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Gaitzsch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Gaitzsch usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gaitzsch usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gaitzsch usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 37.5% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Martin Gaitzsch's chess games
All 144 games by Martin Gaitzsch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 41 wins, 25 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Atila Gajo Figura | 2,417 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | E33 |
| Jun 2009 | Thomas Trella | 2,347 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | A33 |
| Jun 2008 | Aleksej Litwak | 2,284 | ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | E12 |
| Jun 2008 | Andreas Strunski | 2,245 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | E92 |
| Aug 2026 | Christian Goldschmidt | 2,201 | Schach Tirol Open 2026 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2009 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,014 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 2,221 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,702 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,741 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,878 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Gaitzsch's chess games?
144 games by Martin Gaitzsch, from Oct 2005 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 Gaitzsch has played.
What does Martin Gaitzsch play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Martin Gaitzsch opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Gaitzsch answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Gaitzsch play as White?
As White, Martin Gaitzsch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Gaitzsch play as Black?
As Black, Martin Gaitzsch most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Martin Gaitzsch's FIDE rating?
Martin Gaitzsch is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Martin Gaitzsch played?
Our database contains 144 games by Martin Gaitzsch, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 25 draws, 78 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Gaitzsch?
144 games by Martin Gaitzsch 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.