Prepare against Martin Machata
HRV · World #13,769 classical · FIDE ID 14901293
When preparing against Martin Machata, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.7% over 35 games.
Our database contains 422 games by Martin Machata, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Machata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Machata 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 | 2,120 | 2,266 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,246 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,243 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 148 | 145 | 129 | 35.1% |
| As White | 210 | 90 | 63 | 57 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 212 | 58 | 82 | 72 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Machata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Machata's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 43.8% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 32.9% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 38 | 18.1% | 63.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Machata usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Machata usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Machata usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Machata usually continues g3 (76.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Machata usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Machata usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 54.8% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 19.2% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 15.4% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 63.1% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 11 | 16.9% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.2% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Martin Machata's chess games
All 422 games by Martin Machata in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 148 wins, 145 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 50 | 16/20/14 | 32.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 9/16/10 | 25.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1999 | Boris Filatov | 2,556 | Dunajska Streda Open | B01 |
| Oct 2019 | Zvonimir Ivekovic | 2,405 | 28th chT-CRO 1B | A14 |
| Nov 2025 | Branimir Jukic | 2,327 | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | B21 |
| Jan 2000 | Maxim Chetverik | 2,314 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B02 |
| Nov 2005 | Frantisek Lisko | 2,308 | chT-SVK 0506 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2002 | 42 | 22 | 2,274 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 41 | 23 | 2,249 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 1994 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-SVK | 1999 | 15 | 7 | 2,216 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| Tatry Open | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,228 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Machata's chess games?
422 games by Martin Machata, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Machata has played.
What does Martin Machata play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Martin Machata opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Machata answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Machata play as White?
As White, Martin Machata's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (11 games, 81.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Machata play as Black?
As Black, Martin Machata most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Modern Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Martin Machata's FIDE rating?
Martin Machata is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Martin Machata played?
Our database contains 422 games by Martin Machata, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 145 draws, 129 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Machata?
422 games by Martin Machata 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.