Prepare against Martin Ploog
DEU · World #20,680 classical · FIDE ID 24673552
Our database contains 128 games by Martin Ploog, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Ploog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Ploog 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 | 2,052 | 2,155 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,101 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 2,001 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 48 | 32 | 48 | 37.5% |
| As White | 65 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Ploog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Ploog's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 23.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ploog usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ploog usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Ploog usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Ploog usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ploog usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Ploog usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 38.2% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 23.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 23.5% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Martin Ploog's chess games
All 128 games by Martin Ploog in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 48 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Fred Hedke | 2,274 | Oberliga Nord W 1819 | A47 |
| Jan 2016 | Kai Renner | 2,248 | ch-Niedersachsen | C07 |
| Jan 2017 | Christian Bussard | 2,232 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | E67 |
| Jan 2016 | Stefan Becker | 2,208 | ch-Niedersachsen | D30 |
| Jan 2015 | Duong Lai Hop | 2,152 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 21 | 15 | 2,102 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2019 | 14 | 5 | 2,043 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,983 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,041 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,973 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,050 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,006 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Ploog's chess games?
128 games by Martin Ploog, from Jul 2008 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 Ploog has played.
What does Martin Ploog play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Martin Ploog opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Ploog answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Ploog play as White?
As White, Martin Ploog's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Ploog play as Black?
As Black, Martin Ploog most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Martin Ploog's FIDE rating?
Martin Ploog is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Martin Ploog played?
Our database contains 128 games by Martin Ploog, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Ploog?
128 games by Martin Ploog 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.