Prepare against Martin Harsch
CHE · World #46,610 classical · FIDE ID 4658817
Our database contains 95 games by Martin Harsch, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Harsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Harsch 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 | 1,907 | 2,039 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 36 | 29 | 30 | 37.9% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Harsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Harsch's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Harsch usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Harsch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Harsch usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Martin Harsch's chess games
All 95 games by Martin Harsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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, 29 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Oliver Russ | 2,119 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | C68 |
| Mar 2025 | G Haubt | 2,079 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | B01 |
| Jan 2014 | Georg Knoll | 2,060 | Langenwang Open | D45 |
| May 2011 | Walter Gerhards | 1,993 | 39th Merano Gold Cup | B10 |
| Apr 2012 | Hans-Peter Abel | 1,974 | 40th Merano Gold Cup | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,099 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,943 |
| Lenk Open | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 2,083 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| 42nd Merano Gold Cup | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Harsch's chess games?
95 games by Martin Harsch, from Jan 2012 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 Harsch has played.
What does Martin Harsch play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Martin Harsch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Harsch answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Martin Harsch play as White?
As White, Martin Harsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Harsch play as Black?
As Black, Martin Harsch most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Martin Harsch's FIDE rating?
Martin Harsch is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Martin Harsch played?
Our database contains 95 games by Martin Harsch, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 29 draws, 30 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Harsch?
95 games by Martin Harsch 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.