Prepare against Martin Hoerstmann
FM · DEU · World #5,478 classical · FIDE ID 4602730
Our database contains 283 games by Martin Hoerstmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Hoerstmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Hoerstmann 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 | 2,261 | 2,336 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,207 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,252 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 114 | 75 | 94 | 40.3% |
| As White | 135 | 56 | 44 | 35 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 148 | 58 | 31 | 59 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Hoerstmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Hoerstmann's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 81.5% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.1% | 53.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 3.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (74.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Hoerstmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 47 | 72.3% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 12.3% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 43 | 76.8% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Martin Hoerstmann's chess games
All 283 games by Martin Hoerstmann 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: 114 wins, 75 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 85 | 28/22/35 | 32.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1990 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,500 | 32nd Imperia Open | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Alexei Barsov | 2,465 | Computerij Open | E48 |
| Jan 1994 | Edmar John Mednis | 2,435 | Reno Open | E41 |
| Feb 2024 | Emil Schmidek | 2,433 | BL2-Nord 2324 | E20 |
| Apr 2024 | Lukas Winterberg | 2,410 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRG qual Nord | 1990 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,107 |
| BL2-Nord 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,367 |
| BL2-Nord 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,446 |
| BL2-Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,415 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| 32nd Imperia Open | 1990 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,594 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Hoerstmann's chess games?
283 games by Martin Hoerstmann, 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 Hoerstmann has played.
What does Martin Hoerstmann play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Martin Hoerstmann opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Hoerstmann answers 1...g6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Hoerstmann play as White?
As White, Martin Hoerstmann's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Hoerstmann play as Black?
As Black, Martin Hoerstmann most often plays: Modern Defense (85 games, 32.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Martin Hoerstmann's FIDE rating?
Martin Hoerstmann is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Martin Hoerstmann played?
Our database contains 283 games by Martin Hoerstmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 75 draws, 94 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Hoerstmann?
283 games by Martin Hoerstmann 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.