Prepare against Martin J Burns
United Kingdom · World #61,578 classical · FIDE ID 420123
When preparing against Martin J Burns, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Martin J Burns, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin J Burns's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin J Burns 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 | 1,850 | 2,022 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 59 | 46 | 54 | 37.1% |
| As White | 81 | 36 | 21 | 24 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin J Burns's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin J Burns's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 98.8% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Burns usually continues Nc3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Burns usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Burns usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Burns usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 83.8% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Martin J Burns's chess games
All 159 games by Martin J Burns in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 59 wins, 46 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Joseph McPhillips | 2,170 | Bolton Easter Open | C18 |
| Jan 2003 | Peter Jaszkiwskyj | 2,141 | Jersey Major Open | C68 |
| Nov 2013 | Malcolm J Armstrong | 2,116 | Leicester Atkins Memorial | B10 |
| Jul 2012 | Michael W Tasker | 2,098 | Buxton e2e4 Open | E91 |
| Jan 2016 | Jim E Vickery | 2,023 | 6th Wetherby 4NCL Open A | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich e2e4 Open | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,830 |
| Leicester Atkins Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,850 |
| Frodsham Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,912 |
| Jersey Open Major | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Leyland 2-Day Weekend U1900 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,007 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin J Burns's chess games?
159 games by Martin J Burns, from Nov 2009 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 J Burns has played.
What does Martin J Burns play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Martin J Burns opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin J Burns answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin J Burns play as White?
As White, Martin J Burns's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin J Burns play as Black?
As Black, Martin J Burns most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Martin J Burns's FIDE rating?
Martin J Burns is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Martin J Burns played?
Our database contains 159 games by Martin J Burns, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 46 draws, 54 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin J Burns?
159 games by Martin J Burns 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.