Prepare against Martin Staif
Czechia · World #25,072 classical · FIDE ID 338478
Our database contains 67 games by Martin Staif, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Staif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Staif 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 | 2,017 | 2,099 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,078 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,033 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 20 | 28 | 19 | 29.9% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Staif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Staif's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Staif usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Staif usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Staif usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Martin Staif's chess games
All 67 games by Martin Staif in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 28 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Rosenzweig | 2,349 | chT1b-CZE | B70 |
| Mar 2013 | Vaclav Ksana | 2,127 | chT2A-CZE 1213 | C68 |
| Mar 2011 | Jaroslav Vaindl | 2,126 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | C47 |
| Nov 2010 | Jan Fiala | 2,106 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | C72 |
| Mar 2014 | Jiri Tochor | 2,093 | chT2A-CZE 1314 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,936 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,227 |
| chTJ-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,042 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,004 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Staif's chess games?
67 games by Martin Staif, from Jul 2009 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 Staif has played.
What does Martin Staif play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Martin Staif opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Staif answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Martin Staif play as White?
As White, Martin Staif's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Staif play as Black?
As Black, Martin Staif most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Martin Staif's FIDE rating?
Martin Staif is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Martin Staif played?
Our database contains 67 games by Martin Staif, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 28 draws, 19 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Staif?
67 games by Martin Staif 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.