Prepare against Martin Rell
Czechia · World #49,869 classical · FIDE ID 385425
When preparing against Martin Rell, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Martin Rell, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Rell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Rell 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 | 1,893 | 1,935 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Rell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Rell's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Rell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Rell usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 72.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Martin Rell's chess games
All 33 games by Martin Rell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Tomas Pazdera | 1,905 | Prague Golden Open | A16 |
| Aug 2026 | Michal Broda | 1,853 | JESENIK Open 2026 - Group B | B22 |
| Feb 2023 | Jan Sebesta | 1,826 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Petr Hrebicek | 1,818 | Jesenik Open B | B24 |
| Aug 2026 | Michal Gregorczyk | 1,799 | JESENIK Open 2026 - Group B | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Golden Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,583 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,801 |
| JESENIK Open 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| Jesenik Open B | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Rell's chess games?
33 games by Martin Rell, from Jul 2015 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 Rell has played.
What does Martin Rell play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Martin Rell opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Rell answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Rell play as White?
As White, Martin Rell's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Rell play as Black?
As Black, Martin Rell most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Martin Rell's FIDE rating?
Martin Rell is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Martin Rell played?
Our database contains 33 games by Martin Rell, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Rell?
33 games by Martin Rell 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.