Prepare against Martin Herud
DEU · World #31,489 classical · FIDE ID 4689283
Our database contains 184 games by Martin Herud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Herud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Herud 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 | 1,977 | 2,063 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,977 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 70 | 46 | 68 | 38.0% |
| As White | 97 | 43 | 26 | 28 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 87 | 27 | 20 | 40 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Herud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Herud's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Herud usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Herud usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Herud usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
Martin Herud's chess games
All 184 games by Martin Herud 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: 70 wins, 46 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Heinz-Dieter Ueter | 2,187 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | B78 |
| Nov 2015 | Benjamin Nachbar | 2,187 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | C41 |
| Jul 2004 | Martin Siepmann | 2,185 | Dortmund Open A | B28 |
| Apr 2012 | Claus Kedziora | 2,140 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | B78 |
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Smolka | 2,136 | Dortmund Open A | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,034 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 12th Recklinghausen Open | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Herud's chess games?
184 games by Martin Herud, 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 Herud has played.
What does Martin Herud play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Martin Herud opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Herud answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Martin Herud play as White?
As White, Martin Herud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Herud play as Black?
As Black, Martin Herud most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Martin Herud's FIDE rating?
Martin Herud is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Martin Herud played?
Our database contains 184 games by Martin Herud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 46 draws, 68 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Herud?
184 games by Martin Herud 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.