Prepare against Martin J Clancy
United Kingdom · World #75,216 classical · FIDE ID 2403404
When preparing against Martin J Clancy, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 159 games by Martin J Clancy, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin J Clancy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin J Clancy 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 | 1,804 | 2,009 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,951 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,009 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 37 | 43 | 79 | 23.3% |
| As White | 75 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 17 | 22 | 45 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin J Clancy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin J Clancy's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 94.7% | 41.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.0% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 41.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Clancy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Clancy usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Clancy usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Clancy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Clancy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 82.9% | 33.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Martin J Clancy's chess games
All 159 games by Martin J Clancy in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 37 wins, 43 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Gary Senior | 2,101 | ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | B20 |
| Jul 2014 | Jude A Lenier | 2,099 | 101st ch-GBR | C86 |
| Jun 2015 | Pavel Asenov | 2,081 | 4th Bournemouth Open | B22 |
| Mar 2018 | Philipp Orgler | 2,078 | chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D01 |
| Jul 2014 | Roy Hughes | 2,059 | 101st ch-GBR | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,718 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 1,863 |
| Frome Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,822 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin J Clancy's chess games?
159 games by Martin J Clancy, from May 2014 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 J Clancy has played.
What does Martin J Clancy play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Martin J Clancy opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin J Clancy answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Martin J Clancy play as White?
As White, Martin J Clancy's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin J Clancy play as Black?
As Black, Martin J Clancy most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Martin J Clancy's FIDE rating?
Martin J Clancy is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Martin J Clancy played?
Our database contains 159 games by Martin J Clancy, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 43 draws, 79 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin J Clancy?
159 games by Martin J Clancy 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.