Prepare against Martin Kestler
DEU · World #52,094 classical · FIDE ID 16240200
Our database contains 43 games by Martin Kestler, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kestler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kestler 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 | 1,885 | 1,900 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 34.9% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kestler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kestler's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kestler usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kestler usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kestler usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kestler usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kestler usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kestler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Kestler's chess games
All 43 games by Martin Kestler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Christian Haase | 1,868 | GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | A49 |
| May 2020 | Bernd Feldmann | 1,832 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | A06 |
| May 2020 | Dieter Kakoschke | 1,800 | GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | D11 |
| May 2020 | Joachim Schubert | 1,739 | GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | B07 |
| May 2020 | Dirk Hilck | 1,720 | GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,841 |
| 15th Nittenau Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,628 |
| 16th ch-Nittenau | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,584 |
| 13th ch-Nittenau | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,473 |
| 14th ch-Nittenau | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,425 |
| 2nd Regensburg Donau Cup | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,741 |
| 12th Nittenau-ch | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kestler's chess games?
43 games by Martin Kestler, from May 2022 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 Kestler has played.
What does Martin Kestler play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Martin Kestler opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kestler answers 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Martin Kestler play as White?
As White, Martin Kestler's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kestler play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kestler most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Martin Kestler's FIDE rating?
Martin Kestler is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Martin Kestler played?
Our database contains 43 games by Martin Kestler, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kestler?
43 games by Martin Kestler 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.