Prepare against Martin Galbraith
DEU · World #12,937 classical · FIDE ID 4697448
Our database contains 105 games by Martin Galbraith, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Galbraith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Galbraith 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 | 2,129 | 2,143 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,111 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 40 | 29 | 34.3% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 13 | 22 | 18 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Galbraith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Galbraith's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 75.0% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 11.5% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Galbraith usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 71.4% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 28.6% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Galbraith's chess games
All 105 games by Martin Galbraith in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 36 wins, 40 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E66 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Martin Kaiser | 2,168 | Oberliga Nord O 1415 | E66 |
| Mar 2015 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,164 | Oberliga Nord O 1415 | A37 |
| Aug 2002 | Carl-Friedrich Kannenberg | 2,075 | 1st Dotzheim Open | C10 |
| Dec 2003 | Eric Ehrhardt | 2,060 | chT-GER U16 | E69 |
| Oct 2013 | Ulrich Wolf | 2,053 | Oberliga Sued W 1314 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Dotzheim Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,845 |
| ch-SJRH U14 | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,257 |
| ch-Rheinhessen HT1 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,246 |
| chT-GER Clubs U12 | 1999 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-Rheinland H1 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,660 |
| ch-SJRH U16 | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,524 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Galbraith's chess games?
105 games by Martin Galbraith, from Oct 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 Galbraith has played.
What does Martin Galbraith play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Martin Galbraith opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Galbraith answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Martin Galbraith play as White?
As White, Martin Galbraith's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Galbraith play as Black?
As Black, Martin Galbraith most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Martin Galbraith's FIDE rating?
Martin Galbraith is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Martin Galbraith played?
Our database contains 105 games by Martin Galbraith, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 40 draws, 29 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Galbraith?
105 games by Martin Galbraith 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.