Prepare against Martin P Burrows
United Kingdom · World #12,294 classical · FIDE ID 409057
Our database contains 949 games by Martin P Burrows, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin P Burrows's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin P Burrows 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 | 2,137 | 2,242 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,156 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,136 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 949 | 344 | 317 | 288 | 36.2% |
| As White | 476 | 190 | 155 | 131 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 473 | 154 | 162 | 157 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin P Burrows's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin P Burrows's side.
First moves as White (476 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 455 | 95.6% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 4.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Burrows usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Burrows usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 167 | 78.8% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 39 | 18.4% | 55.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.8% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 150 | 90.4% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 16 | 9.6% | 34.4% |
Martin P Burrows's chess games
All 949 games by Martin P Burrows in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 344 wins, 317 draws, 288 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 56 | 25/14/17 | 44.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 18/14/13 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 13/13/9 | 37.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 71 | 22/24/25 | 31.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 7/14/14 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 8/13/13 | 23.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/13/7 | 31.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,548 | Reykjavik Open | B42 |
| Jul 2025 | A Ghasi | 2,511 | English Open | B12 |
| Sep 2002 | Fernando Peralta | 2,478 | 11th Monarch Assurance | B07 |
| Oct 2002 | Abhijit Kunte | 2,477 | 11th Monarch Assurance | B44 |
| Oct 2019 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,445 | South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 19 | 10 | 2,080 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Coventry Open | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,154 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,161 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,086 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin P Burrows's chess games?
949 games by Martin P Burrows, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 P Burrows has played.
What does Martin P Burrows play on the first move as White?
Across 476 games with White in our database, Martin P Burrows opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin P Burrows answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Martin P Burrows play as White?
As White, Martin P Burrows's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (35 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 476 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin P Burrows play as Black?
As Black, Martin P Burrows most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (71 games, 31.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 473 games.
What is Martin P Burrows's FIDE rating?
Martin P Burrows is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Martin P Burrows played?
Our database contains 949 games by Martin P Burrows, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 344 wins, 317 draws, 288 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin P Burrows?
949 games by Martin P Burrows 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.