Prepare against Martin Kessler
France · World #10,541 classical · FIDE ID 620980
Our database contains 56 games by Martin Kessler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kessler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kessler 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 | 2,161 | 2,168 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 8 | 23 | 44.6% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kessler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kessler's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 55.9% | 42.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 44.1% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kessler usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kessler usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Kessler usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kessler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Martin Kessler's chess games
All 56 games by Martin Kessler 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Didier Collas | 2,466 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | D58 |
| Apr 2007 | Cedric Paci | 2,291 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B34 |
| Mar 2007 | Fabrice Deschler | 2,168 | chT1B-FRA 0607 | E00 |
| Feb 2005 | Yves Amalric | 2,167 | chT2-FRA 0405 | C43 |
| Jan 1997 | Nicolas Templier | 2,155 | ch-FRA U14 | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,276 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,080 |
| ch-FRA JM3 | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,197 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,620 |
| 2nd Agneaux St Lo U18 Open | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 2,317 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,067 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 1997 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kessler's chess games?
56 games by Martin Kessler, 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 Kessler has played.
What does Martin Kessler play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Martin Kessler opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kessler answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Kessler play as White?
As White, Martin Kessler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kessler play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kessler most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Martin Kessler's FIDE rating?
Martin Kessler is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Martin Kessler played?
Our database contains 56 games by Martin Kessler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kessler?
56 games by Martin Kessler 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.