Prepare against Martin Paulmichl
Italy · World #28,555 classical · FIDE ID 814920
When preparing against Martin Paulmichl, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 43 games by Martin Paulmichl, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Paulmichl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Paulmichl 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 | 1,994 | 2,120 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Paulmichl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Paulmichl's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Paulmichl usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Paulmichl usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Paulmichl usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e6 (57% of these games) — Paulmichl usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Paulmichl usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Paulmichl usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Martin Paulmichl's chess games
All 43 games by Martin Paulmichl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Roberto Pastres | 2,225 | chT-ITA | B93 |
| Aug 2009 | Franc Rodman | 2,194 | 25th Latschach Open | D09 |
| Aug 2005 | Robert Scheiblmaier | 2,159 | Schwarzach Open | C01 |
| Dec 2009 | Giovanni La Torre | 2,044 | 20th Robecchetto Open | A27 |
| Jul 1990 | R. Miotto | 1,986 | 15th Secondario | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 1,902 |
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 3 | 1,739 |
| 20th Robecchetto Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| Schwarzach Open | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 2,056 |
| 25th Latschach Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,041 |
| chT-ITA | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 1,973 |
| Cremona Vida Memorial 8th | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Paulmichl's chess games?
43 games by Martin Paulmichl, from Apr 2004 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 Paulmichl has played.
What does Martin Paulmichl play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Martin Paulmichl opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Paulmichl answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Martin Paulmichl play as White?
As White, Martin Paulmichl's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Paulmichl play as Black?
As Black, Martin Paulmichl most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Martin Paulmichl's FIDE rating?
Martin Paulmichl is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Martin Paulmichl played?
Our database contains 43 games by Martin Paulmichl, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Paulmichl?
43 games by Martin Paulmichl 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.