Prepare against Martin Povse
SVN · World #40,523 classical · FIDE ID 14602350
When preparing against Martin Povse, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Martin Povse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Povse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Povse 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 | 1,933 | 2,151 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,035 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,110 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 81 | 46 | 126 | 32.0% |
| As White | 131 | 45 | 28 | 58 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 122 | 36 | 18 | 68 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Povse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Povse's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 77.1% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 10.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 10.7% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Povse usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Povse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Povse usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Povse usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Povse usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Povse usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 50.7% | 31.4% |
| e6 | 32 | 46.4% | 42.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 39.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 23.7% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Martin Povse's chess games
All 253 games by Martin Povse 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: 81 wins, 46 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Jernej Spalir | 2,392 | chT1-SLO East | C90 |
| Dec 2007 | Denis Gjuran | 2,311 | chT-SLO 17th | D48 |
| Jan 2000 | Marjan Crepan | 2,292 | 21st Bled Open B | C02 |
| Jan 1994 | Slavko Mali | 2,290 | ch-SLO sf | A30 |
| Jan 1994 | Anton Praznik | 2,280 | ch-SLO sf | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2017 | 50 | 13.5 | 2,004 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 25 | 11 | 2,132 |
| SLO-CupT | 2015 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,247 |
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| chT-SLO 17th | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,094 |
| chT-SLO East | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Povse's chess games?
253 games by Martin Povse, 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 Povse has played.
What does Martin Povse play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Martin Povse opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Povse answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Martin Povse play as White?
As White, Martin Povse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Povse play as Black?
As Black, Martin Povse most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Martin Povse's FIDE rating?
Martin Povse is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Martin Povse played?
Our database contains 253 games by Martin Povse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 46 draws, 126 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Povse?
253 games by Martin Povse 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.