Prepare against Martin Herrera
FM · Argentina · World #8,142 classical · FIDE ID 114073
Our database contains 316 games by Martin Herrera, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Herrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Herrera 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 | 2,202 | 2,360 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,167 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,167 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 110 | 51 | 155 | 34.8% |
| As White | 149 | 57 | 19 | 73 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 167 | 53 | 32 | 82 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Herrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Herrera's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 59.7% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 49 | 32.9% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Herrera usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Herrera usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Herrera usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 72.7% | 41.4% |
| e5 | 23 | 26.1% | 34.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 52.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 25 | 45.5% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Martin Herrera's chess games
All 316 games by Martin Herrera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 110 wins, 51 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Alfredo Giaccio | 2,465 | Pereyra Puebla Open | B32 |
| Oct 2025 | M Dann | 2,434 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jun 2022 | Fernando Bertona | 2,410 | ch-ARG 96th | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Stephan Becking | 2,410 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D94 |
| Jul 2005 | Raul Claverie | 2,388 | ch-Pinamar Ocean Village 4th | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 50 | 18.5 | 2,055 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Pinamar Ocean Village 4th | 2005 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,976 |
| 56th Villa Ballester Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Pereyra Puebla Memorial 07th | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2,118 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Herrera's chess games?
316 games by Martin Herrera, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Herrera has played.
What does Martin Herrera play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Martin Herrera opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Herrera answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Martin Herrera play as White?
As White, Martin Herrera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Herrera play as Black?
As Black, Martin Herrera most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Martin Herrera's FIDE rating?
Martin Herrera is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Martin Herrera played?
Our database contains 316 games by Martin Herrera, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 51 draws, 155 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Herrera?
316 games by Martin Herrera 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.