Prepare against Martin Stirn
Austria · World #13,418 classical · FIDE ID 1603850
Our database contains 40 games by Martin Stirn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Stirn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Stirn 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 | 2,123 | 2,178 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Stirn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Stirn's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 57.1% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stirn usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stirn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Stirn usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stirn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Stirn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stirn usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Stirn's chess games
All 40 games by Martin Stirn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Manfred Keller | 2,240 | 23rd Latschach Open | D01 |
| Jan 1993 | Eduard Szirmai | 2,230 | Balatonbereny Open | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Imre Kincs | 2,215 | Balatonbereny Open | B06 |
| Aug 2007 | Denis Clauer | 1,974 | 23rd Latschach Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 13 | 7 | 2,300 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1992 | 8 | 5 | – |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1993 | 7 | 4 | 2,222 |
| 23rd Latschach Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2M-AUT 9900 | 1999 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,342 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,115 |
| 5th Dachsteinwelterbe rap | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,190 |
| Paris Open 2 | 1989 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Stirn's chess games?
40 games by Martin Stirn, from Apr 2003 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 Stirn has played.
What does Martin Stirn play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Martin Stirn opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Stirn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Martin Stirn play as White?
As White, Martin Stirn's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Stirn play as Black?
As Black, Martin Stirn most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Martin Stirn's FIDE rating?
Martin Stirn is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Martin Stirn played?
Our database contains 40 games by Martin Stirn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Stirn?
40 games by Martin Stirn 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.