Prepare against Martin Strathoff
DEU · World #20,540 classical · FIDE ID 24609560
When preparing against Martin Strathoff, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Martin Strathoff, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Strathoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Strathoff 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 | 2,053 | 2,131 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 112 | 57 | 104 | 41.0% |
| As White | 143 | 64 | 31 | 48 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 48 | 26 | 56 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Strathoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Strathoff's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 94.4% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Strathoff usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Strathoff usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Strathoff usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Strathoff usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Strathoff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Strathoff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 86.8% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
Martin Strathoff's chess games
All 273 games by Martin Strathoff in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 112 wins, 57 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D38 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Johannes Mundorf | 2,205 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A94 |
| Jul 2004 | Andreas Steffen | 2,190 | Dortmund Open A | E61 |
| Jul 2012 | Jobst Rueberg | 2,178 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B51 |
| Sep 2014 | Joerg Becker | 2,139 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | E20 |
| Mar 2014 | Dirk Viebahn | 2,136 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1314 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,005 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 1,867 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-NRW U12 | 2001 | 16 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-NRW U14 | 2003 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,724 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2001 | 14 | 9 | 1,405 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 1,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Strathoff's chess games?
273 games by Martin Strathoff, from Jan 2004 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 Strathoff has played.
What does Martin Strathoff play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Martin Strathoff opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Strathoff answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Martin Strathoff play as White?
As White, Martin Strathoff's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Strathoff play as Black?
As Black, Martin Strathoff most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Martin Strathoff's FIDE rating?
Martin Strathoff is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Martin Strathoff played?
Our database contains 273 games by Martin Strathoff, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 57 draws, 104 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Strathoff?
273 games by Martin Strathoff 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.