Prepare against Martin Sedivy
Czechia · World #16,380 classical · FIDE ID 320706
When preparing against Martin Sedivy, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Snyder Variation as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Martin Sedivy, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Sedivy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Sedivy 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 | 2,091 | 2,173 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,129 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,165 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 51 | 109 | 60 | 23.2% |
| As White | 112 | 31 | 53 | 28 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 20 | 56 | 32 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Sedivy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Sedivy's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 88.4% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues b3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 50.8% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 18 | 30.5% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 68.4% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Martin Sedivy's chess games
All 220 games by Martin Sedivy in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 51 wins, 109 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A66 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Juraj Druska | 2,446 | 1st Sofia Spring | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Jakub Szotkowski | 2,221 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | B10 |
| Jan 2022 | Josef Varejcko | 2,219 | chT2D-CZE 2122 | D11 |
| Nov 2014 | Jan Tuma | 2,200 | ch-CZE U20 sf | C63 |
| Feb 2019 | Milan Srba | 2,177 | chT2C-CZE 1819 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,509 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,909 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| Hrdonov Fontana Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| ch-CZE U20 sf | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Sedivy's chess games?
220 games by Martin Sedivy, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Sedivy has played.
What does Martin Sedivy play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Martin Sedivy opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Sedivy answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Martin Sedivy play as White?
As White, Martin Sedivy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Sedivy play as Black?
As Black, Martin Sedivy most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Martin Sedivy's FIDE rating?
Martin Sedivy is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Martin Sedivy played?
Our database contains 220 games by Martin Sedivy, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 109 draws, 60 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Sedivy?
220 games by Martin Sedivy 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.