Prepare against Martin J Faulkner
United Kingdom · World #50,942 classical · FIDE ID 437891
When preparing against Martin J Faulkner, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Martin J Faulkner, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin J Faulkner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin J Faulkner 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 | 1,889 | 1,945 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,828 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,838 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 49 | 21 | 73 | 34.3% |
| As White | 68 | 30 | 10 | 28 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 75 | 19 | 11 | 45 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin J Faulkner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin J Faulkner's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 60 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Faulkner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 58.3% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 41.7% | 23.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Martin J Faulkner's chess games
All 143 games by Martin J Faulkner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 21 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Steven A Jones | 2,215 | 10th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Challenger Open | E81 |
| Nov 2021 | Michael Fernandez | 2,170 | London Mill Hill Open U2200 | A00 |
| Jan 2023 | Paul A Hutchinson | 2,135 | Hastings Weekend Open | D35 |
| Apr 2022 | Philip A Tozer | 2,102 | London Central Open A | A30 |
| Nov 2018 | Nigel John Moyse | 2,059 | 6th Witney Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,722 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| 10th Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Challenger Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,678 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U2050 | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,584 |
| ch-BCF AM Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin J Faulkner's chess games?
143 games by Martin J Faulkner, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Faulkner has played.
What does Martin J Faulkner play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Martin J Faulkner opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin J Faulkner answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Martin J Faulkner play as White?
As White, Martin J Faulkner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin J Faulkner play as Black?
As Black, Martin J Faulkner most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Martin J Faulkner's FIDE rating?
Martin J Faulkner is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Martin J Faulkner played?
Our database contains 143 games by Martin J Faulkner, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 21 draws, 73 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin J Faulkner?
143 games by Martin J Faulkner 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.