Prepare against Martin Poulsen
FM · FRO · World #10,777 classical · FIDE ID 7200315
Our database contains 515 games by Martin Poulsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Poulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Poulsen 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 | 2,158 | 2,328 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,297 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,290 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 214 | 146 | 155 | 41.6% |
| As White | 250 | 111 | 71 | 68 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 265 | 103 | 75 | 87 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Poulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Poulsen's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 42.8% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 46 | 18.4% | 57.6% |
| b3 | 33 | 13.2% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 9.2% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.8% | 79.2% |
| g3 | 9 | 3.6% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nc3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Poulsen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 25.4% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 29 | 21.6% | 69.0% |
| e5 | 26 | 19.4% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 24 | 17.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.7% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 31.8% | 64.8% |
| f5 | 23 | 27.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 18.8% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 10.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 87.5% |
Martin Poulsen's chess games
All 515 games by Martin Poulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 214 wins, 146 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 16/6/10 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Miroslaw Grabarczyk | 2,516 | Klaksvik | A42 |
| Jan 2002 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,513 | 4th Hostafrancs Open | D17 |
| Oct 2003 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,459 | 2nd Klaksvik | C41 |
| Oct 2003 | Klaus Berg | 2,434 | 2nd Klaksvik | D03 |
| Apr 2005 | Oleg Kulicov | 2,402 | 7th Dubai Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2023 | 66 | 40 | 2,258 |
| Klaksvik | 2008 | 19 | 6 | 2,272 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,348 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| Budapest FS07 Elo B | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,292 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,310 |
| Atlantic Airways Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,304 |
| Elekes Memorial GM 29th | 2004 | 11 | 3 | 2,234 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (19 games) · Olavur Simonsen (17 games) · Hans Kristian Simonsen (16 games) · Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Poulsen's chess games?
515 games by Martin Poulsen, from Apr 2003 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 Poulsen has played.
What does Martin Poulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Martin Poulsen opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Poulsen answers 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Martin Poulsen play as White?
As White, Martin Poulsen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Poulsen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Poulsen most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Martin Poulsen's FIDE rating?
Martin Poulsen is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Martin Poulsen played?
Our database contains 515 games by Martin Poulsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 146 draws, 155 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Poulsen?
515 games by Martin Poulsen 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.