Prepare against Martin Kull
CHE · World #41,555 classical · FIDE ID 1305166
Our database contains 40 games by Martin Kull, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kull's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kull 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 | 1,928 | 2,140 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,959 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,944 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 22.5% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 4.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kull's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kull's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kull usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kull usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kull usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
Martin Kull's chess games
All 40 games by Martin Kull 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Renato Neyer | 2,230 | Wangs Pizol Open | B12 |
| Jan 1998 | Pawel Lurje | 2,185 | 3rd Baden Casino Open | C57 |
| Jan 1995 | Roger Moor | 2,105 | Bad Ragaz Open | B75 |
| May 2024 | Wilfried Hoellrigl | 2,104 | Bodensee Open | B95 |
| Dec 2016 | Josef Lustenberger | 1,824 | 40th Zuerich Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wangs Pizol Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,196 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| 3rd Baden Casino Open | 1998 | 5 | 1 | 1,993 |
| 2nd Baden Casino Open | 1997 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,927 |
| Ticino Open | 1992 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Zuerich Open B 33rd | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,718 |
| Hasselt Open | 1974 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kull's chess games?
40 games by Martin Kull, 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 Kull has played.
What does Martin Kull play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Martin Kull opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kull answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Martin Kull play as White?
As White, Martin Kull's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kull play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kull most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Martin Kull's FIDE rating?
Martin Kull is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Martin Kull played?
Our database contains 40 games by Martin Kull, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kull?
40 games by Martin Kull 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.