Prepare against Martin Kaster
DEU · World #22,126 classical · FIDE ID 4650220
Our database contains 158 games by Martin Kaster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kaster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kaster 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 | 2,040 | 2,155 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,083 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 40 | 63 | 55 | 25.3% |
| As White | 81 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 15 | 33 | 29 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kaster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kaster's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 51.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 28.4% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kaster usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kaster usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kaster usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kaster usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kaster usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kaster usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 62.5% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.0% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Martin Kaster's chess games
All 158 games by Martin Kaster 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: 40 wins, 63 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,401 | 71st ch-GER | A40 |
| Nov 1999 | Uwe Kersten | 2,366 | 71st ch-GER | B12 |
| Nov 2021 | Hendrik Tabatt | 2,340 | Oberliga Sued W 2122 | D11 |
| Nov 1999 | Guenter Walter | 2,305 | 71st ch-GER | A65 |
| Jan 1996 | Helmut Becher | 2,295 | Oberliga Sued W 9697 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RL | 1994 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-RL B | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| RL Open | 1991 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kaster's chess games?
158 games by Martin Kaster, 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 Kaster has played.
What does Martin Kaster play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Martin Kaster opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kaster answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Martin Kaster play as White?
As White, Martin Kaster's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kaster play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kaster most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Martin Kaster's FIDE rating?
Martin Kaster is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Martin Kaster played?
Our database contains 158 games by Martin Kaster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 63 draws, 55 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kaster?
158 games by Martin Kaster 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.