Prepare against Martin Sechting
DEU · World #21,997 classical · FIDE ID 4687167
Our database contains 158 games by Martin Sechting, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Sechting's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Sechting 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 | 2,041 | 2,132 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,025 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,967 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 50 | 41 | 67 | 31.6% |
| As White | 84 | 27 | 21 | 36 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 74 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Sechting's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Sechting's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 91.7% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sechting usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sechting usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Sechting usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sechting usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Sechting usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sechting usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 54.8% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 35.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Sechting's chess games
All 158 games by Martin Sechting 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: 50 wins, 41 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Benjamin Dauth | 2,321 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | A52 |
| Aug 2025 | Julian Noeldner | 2,293 | Werner-Ott Open | E41 |
| May 2015 | Norbert Schumacher | 2,235 | Bargteheide Open | A61 |
| Jul 2003 | Patrick Wiebe | 2,204 | Dresden ZMD Open | A80 |
| Jul 2012 | Christoph Engelbert | 2,198 | Hamburg St Pauli Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 20 | 10 | 2,042 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2017 | 14 | 6 | 1,946 |
| Berlin Open 07 | 2009 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,154 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 12th ch-Hamburg int | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| 3rd Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Sechting's chess games?
158 games by Martin Sechting, 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 Sechting has played.
What does Martin Sechting play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Martin Sechting opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Sechting answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Sechting play as White?
As White, Martin Sechting's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Sechting play as Black?
As Black, Martin Sechting most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Martin Sechting's FIDE rating?
Martin Sechting is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Martin Sechting played?
Our database contains 158 games by Martin Sechting, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 41 draws, 67 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Sechting?
158 games by Martin Sechting 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.