Prepare against Martin Herzog
CHE · World #27,154 classical · FIDE ID 1300539
Our database contains 69 games by Martin Herzog, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Herzog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Herzog 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 | 2,003 | 2,253 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 16 | 29 | 34.8% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Herzog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Herzog's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Herzog usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Herzog usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Herzog usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Herzog usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Herzog usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Herzog usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Martin Herzog's chess games
All 69 games by Martin Herzog 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | T. Meyer | 1,645 | Oberstdorf Tiefenbach Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpenpokal Open | 1994 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Hawaii Open | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Detroit MI Open B | 1994 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-USA amat North | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Eastpointe Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,085 |
| Oberstdorf Tiefenbach Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| ch-Romulus MI region | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,255 |
| chT-SUI | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Herzog's chess games?
69 games by Martin Herzog, 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 Herzog has played.
What does Martin Herzog play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Martin Herzog opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Herzog answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Herzog play as White?
As White, Martin Herzog's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Herzog play as Black?
As Black, Martin Herzog most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Martin Herzog's FIDE rating?
Martin Herzog is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Martin Herzog played?
Our database contains 69 games by Martin Herzog, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Herzog?
69 games by Martin Herzog 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.