Prepare against Martin Kahlig
Austria · World #25,687 classical · FIDE ID 1610082
When preparing against Martin Kahlig, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 131 games by Martin Kahlig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kahlig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kahlig 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 | 2,013 | 2,034 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,010 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 2,010 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 32 | 49 | 50 | 24.4% |
| As White | 60 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kahlig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kahlig's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 98.3% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kahlig usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kahlig usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kahlig usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kahlig usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
Martin Kahlig's chess games
All 131 games by Martin Kahlig 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: 32 wins, 49 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Frank Strozewski | 2,249 | 18th Jacques Lemans Open | A34 |
| Aug 2016 | Dragan U Babic | 2,078 | 25th Feffernitz Open | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Klaus Rabensteiner | 2,071 | 35th St Veit Open B | A25 |
| Jul 2009 | Manfred Widowitz | 2,055 | 28th St Veit Open B | C41 |
| Aug 2015 | Peter Steiner | 1,986 | ch-AUT | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1998 | 18 | 9 | 2,105 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 0.5 | 2,117 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-AUT | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 15th Vienna Open B | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 25th Feffernitz Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| 14th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kahlig's chess games?
131 games by Martin Kahlig, 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 Kahlig has played.
What does Martin Kahlig play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Martin Kahlig opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kahlig answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Martin Kahlig play as White?
As White, Martin Kahlig's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kahlig play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kahlig most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Martin Kahlig's FIDE rating?
Martin Kahlig is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (May 2016).
How many games has Martin Kahlig played?
Our database contains 131 games by Martin Kahlig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 49 draws, 50 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kahlig?
131 games by Martin Kahlig 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.