Prepare against Martin R Taylor
FM · United Kingdom · World #2,978 classical · FIDE ID 407836
Our database contains 359 games by Martin R Taylor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin R Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin R Taylor 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 | 2,339 | 2,367 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,367 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 137 | 142 | 80 | 38.2% |
| As White | 177 | 79 | 63 | 35 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 182 | 58 | 79 | 45 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin R Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin R Taylor's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 62.7% | 65.3% |
| c4 | 62 | 35.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Bg5 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Taylor usually continues c4 (84.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 70.7% | 51.5% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 27.2% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 96.5% | 56.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Martin R Taylor's chess games
All 359 games by Martin R Taylor 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: 137 wins, 142 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 32 | 14/13/5 | 43.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,522 | 4NCL 2025-26 | A88 |
| Jan 2003 | Mark L Hebden | 2,515 | 4NCL 2002-03 | D30 |
| May 2004 | Nicholas Pert | 2,499 | chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | D30 |
| May 2019 | Alberto Suarez Real | 2,461 | BCF-chT1c 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool | A65 |
| Aug 2005 | Vadim A Chernov | 2,456 | 4th Davos Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Thanet Open | 2017 | 25 | 19 | 2,337 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,394 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,332 |
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,395 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 10 | 2,570 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,360 |
| 8th Smith & Williamson YM B | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,089 |
| 4NCL 2002-03 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin R Taylor's chess games?
359 games by Martin R Taylor, 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 R Taylor has played.
What does Martin R Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Martin R Taylor opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin R Taylor answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin R Taylor play as White?
As White, Martin R Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (32 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin R Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Martin R Taylor most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Martin R Taylor's FIDE rating?
Martin R Taylor is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Martin R Taylor played?
Our database contains 359 games by Martin R Taylor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 142 draws, 80 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin R Taylor?
359 games by Martin R Taylor 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.