Prepare against Martin Scotti
France · World #34,002 classical · FIDE ID 551035065
When preparing against Martin Scotti, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Martin Scotti, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Martin Scotti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Scotti 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 | 1,965 | 1,965 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,839 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,903 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 28.1% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 268 rated games against 242 different opponents, across 49 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 108 | 53 | 28 | 27 | 49.1% | 1,772 | 1,858 | 18 |
| Rapid | 111 | 73 | 2 | 36 | 65.8% | 1,683 | 1,784 | 9 |
| Blitz | 31 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 54.8% | 1,915 | 1,960 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 136 | 42 | 29 | 65 | 30.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 104 | 83 | 9 | 12 | 79.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 38 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2,015 | 1,990 |
| 2025 | 40 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 1,952 | 1,963 |
| 2024 | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 1,920 | 1,891 |
| 2023 | 65 | 36 | 11 | 18 | 1,710 | 1,811 |
| 2022 | 58 | 43 | 3 | 12 | 1,647 | 1,839 |
| 2020 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1,643 | 1,743 |
| 2019 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1,652 | 1,779 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1,258 | 1,498 |
Where Martin Scotti has played
France (45) · Iceland (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Scotti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Scotti's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Scotti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Scotti usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Scotti usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Martin Scotti's chess games
All 32 games by Martin Scotti in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D99 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Maksymilian Markuszewski | 2,141 | Reykjavik Open | E14 |
| Mar 2026 | Jean-Fabien Decosse | 2,133 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A55 |
| Jun 2026 | Aurelien Figeac | 2,088 | 11th Marina Viva Open | — |
| Mar 2026 | Jacques Renaud | 1,704 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D07 |
| Mar 2026 | Andreas Urbaniak | 1,697 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 2,070 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 11th Marina Viva Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Scotti's chess games?
32 games by Martin Scotti, from Nov 2018 to Oct 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 Scotti has played.
What does Martin Scotti play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Martin Scotti opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Scotti answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Scotti play as White?
As White, Martin Scotti's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Scotti play as Black?
As Black, Martin Scotti most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Martin Scotti's FIDE rating?
Martin Scotti is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Martin Scotti played?
Our database contains 32 games by Martin Scotti, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Scotti?
32 games by Martin Scotti 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.