Prepare against Martin Stark
DEU · World #67,730 classical · FIDE ID 4656520
When preparing against Martin Stark, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 87 games by Martin Stark, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Stark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Stark 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 | 1,829 | 1,910 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 30 | 34 | 23 | 34.5% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Stark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Stark's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 68.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 31.8% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stark usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Stark usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Stark's chess games
All 87 games by Martin Stark in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 34 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Gerhard Wiesgickl | 1,990 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | E93 |
| Apr 2017 | Franz Ludwig | 1,970 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | E92 |
| Apr 2006 | Elsbeth Horther-Schneider | 1,831 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | D55 |
| Jan 2005 | Martin Grasser | 1,824 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | B50 |
| Jan 2005 | Hans Peutler | 1,784 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2018 | 56 | 29 | 1,766 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M3 | 2003 | 15 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-Oberpfalz | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Stark's chess games?
87 games by Martin Stark, from Apr 2016 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 Stark has played.
What does Martin Stark play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Martin Stark opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Stark answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Martin Stark play as White?
As White, Martin Stark's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Stark play as Black?
As Black, Martin Stark most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Martin Stark's FIDE rating?
Martin Stark is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Martin Stark played?
Our database contains 87 games by Martin Stark, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 34 draws, 23 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Stark?
87 games by Martin Stark 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.