Prepare against Martin Kapp
FM · DEU · World #10,077 classical · FIDE ID 24651680
Our database contains 152 games by Martin Kapp, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kapp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kapp 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 | 2,169 | 2,305 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 76 | 32 | 44 | 50.0% |
| As White | 77 | 45 | 12 | 20 | 58.4% |
| As Black | 75 | 31 | 20 | 24 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kapp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kapp's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 93.2% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kapp usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kapp usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 97.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Martin Kapp's chess games
All 152 games by Martin Kapp in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 76 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A71 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Dirk Rosenthal | 2,411 | Oberliga Nord O 1718 | C12 |
| Aug 2014 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,409 | 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A84 |
| Aug 2010 | Atila Gajo Figura | 2,403 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E53 |
| Oct 2015 | Hans-Joachim Waldmann | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | A15 |
| Feb 2016 | Stephan Giemsa | 2,302 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,447 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,255 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,294 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kapp's chess games?
152 games by Martin Kapp, from Oct 2008 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 Kapp has played.
What does Martin Kapp play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Martin Kapp opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kapp answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Martin Kapp play as White?
As White, Martin Kapp's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kapp play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kapp most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Martin Kapp's FIDE rating?
Martin Kapp is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Martin Kapp played?
Our database contains 152 games by Martin Kapp, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kapp?
152 games by Martin Kapp 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.