Prepare against Martin Mitchell
United Kingdom · World #13,819 classical · FIDE ID 2400634
When preparing against Martin Mitchell, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 459 games by Martin Mitchell, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Mitchell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Mitchell 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 | 2,119 | 2,266 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,047 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,160 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 165 | 125 | 169 | 35.9% |
| As White | 232 | 92 | 61 | 79 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 227 | 73 | 64 | 90 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Mitchell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Mitchell's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 223 | 96.1% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mitchell usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 71 | 62.8% | 43.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 15.0% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.8% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 81.6% | 49.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 9.2% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Martin Mitchell's chess games
All 459 games by Martin Mitchell 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: 165 wins, 125 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/11/9 | 41.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 72 | 22/17/33 | 30.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Mark L Hebden | 2,525 | 119th ch-SCO | E92 |
| Jul 2009 | John Shaw | 2,462 | ch-SCO | D13 |
| Dec 2009 | Sam E. Collins | 2,431 | 85th Hastings Masters Open | A40 |
| Aug 2015 | Justin Tan | 2,421 | Vienna Open | D13 |
| Feb 2005 | Alexander Belezky | 2,399 | Gibraltar Masters | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawick Open | 2009 | 23 | 15 | 2,177 |
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,243 |
| 92nd ch-BCF | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,880 |
| Budapest FS06 IM-B | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Mitchell's chess games?
459 games by Martin Mitchell, 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 Mitchell has played.
What does Martin Mitchell play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Martin Mitchell opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Mitchell answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Martin Mitchell play as White?
As White, Martin Mitchell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (29 games, 31.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Mitchell play as Black?
As Black, Martin Mitchell most often plays: Pirc Defense (72 games, 30.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Martin Mitchell's FIDE rating?
Martin Mitchell is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (May 2010).
How many games has Martin Mitchell played?
Our database contains 459 games by Martin Mitchell, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 125 draws, 169 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Mitchell?
459 games by Martin Mitchell 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.