Prepare against Martin Giblin
France · World #71,114 classical · FIDE ID 45187053
When preparing against Martin Giblin, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (73%).
Our database contains 75 games by Martin Giblin, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Giblin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Giblin 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 | 1,818 | 1,860 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,896 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,854 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 32 | 7 | 36 | 42.7% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 19 | 3 | 16 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Giblin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Giblin's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 56.8% | 38.1% |
| g4 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Giblin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Giblin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Giblin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Giblin usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Giblin usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Martin Giblin's chess games
All 75 games by Martin Giblin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | David Avron | 1,965 | Cappelle Online Bullet Open | A43 |
| Aug 2026 | David Bellemere | 1,880 | French Chess Championship 2026 | Open C | A45 |
| Apr 2021 | Mathilde Kuhn | 1,877 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | E81 |
| Feb 2021 | Arcadio Guzman Mellado | 1,868 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | B07 |
| Apr 2021 | Herve Dubois | 1,836 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 1,759 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 5 | 1,558 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,863 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,666 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 8e festival d'Allauch | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,834 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2,149 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Giblin's chess games?
75 games by Martin Giblin, from Dec 2017 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 Giblin has played.
What does Martin Giblin play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Martin Giblin opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.g4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Giblin answers 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Martin Giblin play as White?
As White, Martin Giblin's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Giblin play as Black?
As Black, Martin Giblin most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Martin Giblin's FIDE rating?
Martin Giblin is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Martin Giblin played?
Our database contains 75 games by Martin Giblin, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Giblin?
75 games by Martin Giblin 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.