Prepare against Martin Gebigke
DEU · World #12,800 classical · FIDE ID 4640276
Our database contains 768 games by Martin Gebigke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Gebigke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Gebigke 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 | 2,131 | 2,232 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,137 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,169 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 768 | 352 | 145 | 271 | 45.8% |
| As White | 384 | 195 | 64 | 125 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 384 | 157 | 81 | 146 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Gebigke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Gebigke's side.
First moves as White (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 288 | 75.0% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 81 | 21.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.8% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gebigke usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gebigke usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gebigke usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gebigke usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gebigke usually continues d4 (88.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gebigke usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 74.9% | 51.2% |
| c6 | 22 | 13.2% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 6.6% | 77.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 93.8% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Martin Gebigke's chess games
All 768 games by Martin Gebigke 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: 352 wins, 145 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 16/3/14 | 48.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 25/6/21 | 48.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 7/6/18 | 22.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Jakob Meister | 2,505 | ch-Berlin | D31 |
| Apr 2010 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,475 | ch-Berlin | B32 |
| Jan 1996 | J. Peters | 2,460 | Kassel Open | B01 |
| Mar 2005 | Drazen Muse | 2,385 | Berlin Open 03 | D37 |
| Mar 2016 | Clemens Rietze | 2,357 | ch-Berlin MT | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2023 | 74 | 32 | 2,157 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2023 | 47 | 27 | 2,030 |
| ch-Berlin MT | 2019 | 35 | 17 | 2,180 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 27 | 17 | 2,157 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,071 |
| Kassel Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,397 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2,120 |
| Berlin Chemie Open | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,310 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ulf Von Herman (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Gebigke's chess games?
768 games by Martin Gebigke, 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 Gebigke has played.
What does Martin Gebigke play on the first move as White?
Across 384 games with White in our database, Martin Gebigke opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Gebigke answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Martin Gebigke play as White?
As White, Martin Gebigke's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 384 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Gebigke play as Black?
As Black, Martin Gebigke most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 384 games.
What is Martin Gebigke's FIDE rating?
Martin Gebigke is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Martin Gebigke played?
Our database contains 768 games by Martin Gebigke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 145 draws, 271 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Gebigke?
768 games by Martin Gebigke 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.