Prepare against Martin Kemna
DEU · World #30,638 classical · FIDE ID 12916790
Our database contains 98 games by Martin Kemna, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kemna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kemna 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 | 1,982 | 1,982 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 34 | 24 | 40 | 34.7% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kemna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kemna's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 71.4% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 28.6% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Kemna usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kemna usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kemna usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Kemna usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kemna usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kemna usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Martin Kemna's chess games
All 98 games by Martin Kemna in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Detlef Ulrich Heinbuch | 2,217 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | A36 |
| Sep 2011 | Ulf Gohla | 2,199 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | D41 |
| Nov 2007 | Falk Mueller | 2,172 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | A25 |
| Sep 2009 | Eduard Weimer | 2,117 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | D20 |
| Nov 2011 | Geon Knol | 2,069 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 1999 | 16 | 10 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,901 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 2,060 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kemna's chess games?
98 games by Martin Kemna, from Jul 2010 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 Kemna has played.
What does Martin Kemna play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Martin Kemna opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kemna answers 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Kemna play as White?
As White, Martin Kemna's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kemna play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kemna most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Martin Kemna's FIDE rating?
Martin Kemna is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Martin Kemna played?
Our database contains 98 games by Martin Kemna, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kemna?
98 games by Martin Kemna 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.