Prepare against Martin Sippl
DEU · World #27,249 classical · FIDE ID 4667735
When preparing against Martin Sippl, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Martin Sippl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Sippl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Sippl 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 | 2,003 | 2,107 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,065 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 74 | 109 | 71 | 29.1% |
| As White | 116 | 41 | 49 | 26 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 138 | 33 | 60 | 45 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Sippl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Sippl's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 99.1% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sippl usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sippl usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sippl usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Sippl usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 37.9% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 16 | 27.6% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 20.7% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 90.7% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Martin Sippl's chess games
All 254 games by Martin Sippl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 74 wins, 109 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A55 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Stefan Liepold | 2,277 | Regionalliga NO 0708 | B68 |
| Jan 2005 | Michal Novak | 2,162 | Regionalliga NO 0405 | B80 |
| Dec 2011 | Matthias Nuding | 2,099 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1112 | B10 |
| Jan 2018 | Christian Ahmels | 2,055 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | B09 |
| Feb 2014 | Michael1 Braun | 2,048 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1314 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | C | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,015 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| 57th chT-Mittelfranken | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,951 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,790 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| GER U18 Gr A | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,905 |
| Regionalliga NO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Sippl's chess games?
254 games by Martin Sippl, from Apr 2003 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 Sippl has played.
What does Martin Sippl play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Martin Sippl opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Sippl answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Martin Sippl play as White?
As White, Martin Sippl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Sippl play as Black?
As Black, Martin Sippl most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Martin Sippl's FIDE rating?
Martin Sippl is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Martin Sippl played?
Our database contains 254 games by Martin Sippl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 109 draws, 71 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Sippl?
254 games by Martin Sippl 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.