Prepare against Martin Kraemer
GM · DEU · World #271 classical · FIDE ID 4671910
When preparing against Martin Kraemer, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 942 games by Martin Kraemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kraemer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kraemer 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 | 2,560 | 2,587 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,527 | 2,527 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,516 | 2,571 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 942 | 353 | 355 | 234 | 37.5% |
| As White | 465 | 192 | 188 | 85 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 477 | 161 | 167 | 149 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kraemer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kraemer's side.
First moves as White (465 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 252 | 54.2% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 198 | 42.6% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.2% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kraemer usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 187 | 77.9% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 51 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 86.6% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 13.4% | 41.2% |
Martin Kraemer's chess games
All 942 games by Martin Kraemer 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: 353 wins, 355 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 38 | 12/18/8 | 31.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 10/19/8 | 27.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/13/9 | 38.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/11/15 | 42.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 16/9/19 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,711 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | D31 |
| Mar 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,709 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | B15 |
| Feb 2016 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,692 | Bundesliga 2015-16 | E04 |
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,692 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | B94 |
| Feb 2017 | Anton Korobov | 2,691 | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A | C93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 64 | 37 | 2,557 |
| Hobbits Invitational | 2021 | 42 | 15 | 2,444 |
| chT-Thueringen | 2002 | 24 | 11 | 2,123 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,384 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2001 | 18 | 10 | 2,175 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2003 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2005 | 18 | 12 | 2,277 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 15 | 8 | 2,636 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christopher Noe (23 games) · Dmitrij Kollars (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kraemer's chess games?
942 games by Martin Kraemer, 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 Kraemer has played.
What does Martin Kraemer play on the first move as White?
Across 465 games with White in our database, Martin Kraemer opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kraemer answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Martin Kraemer play as White?
As White, Martin Kraemer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Catalan (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 465 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kraemer play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kraemer most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 477 games.
What is Martin Kraemer's FIDE rating?
Martin Kraemer is currently rated 2,560 in classical chess, 2,527 in rapid and 2,516 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,587 (May 2019).
How many games has Martin Kraemer played?
Our database contains 942 games by Martin Kraemer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 353 wins, 355 draws, 234 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kraemer?
942 games by Martin Kraemer 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.