Prepare against Martin Soellig
DEU · World #42,239 classical · FIDE ID 12982296
When preparing against Martin Soellig, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 95 games by Martin Soellig, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Soellig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Soellig 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 | 1,925 | 1,980 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 42 | 22 | 31 | 44.2% |
| As White | 50 | 27 | 8 | 15 | 54.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Soellig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Soellig's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 62.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Soellig usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Soellig usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Soellig usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Soellig's chess games
All 95 games by Martin Soellig in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 42 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Andre Boehme | 1,979 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B24 |
| Jan 2017 | Wolfgang Klettke | 1,958 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B25 |
| May 1999 | Benjamin Loehnhardt | 1,951 | 24th Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | B00 |
| May 2002 | Carsten Helmke | 1,945 | 27th Wilhelm Werner Memorial H | C68 |
| May 1999 | Sven Doerge | 1,940 | 24th Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,947 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| 25th Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 31st Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,803 |
| 28th Wilhelm Werner Memorial Match | 2003 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,734 |
| Wilhelm Werner Memorial H 26th | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,898 |
| 27th Wilhelm Werner Memorial H | 2002 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Soellig's chess games?
95 games by Martin Soellig, from Sep 2014 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 Soellig has played.
What does Martin Soellig play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Martin Soellig opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Soellig answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Martin Soellig play as White?
As White, Martin Soellig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Soellig play as Black?
As Black, Martin Soellig most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Martin Soellig's FIDE rating?
Martin Soellig is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Martin Soellig played?
Our database contains 95 games by Martin Soellig, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Soellig?
95 games by Martin Soellig 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.