Prepare against Martin Strauss
DEU · World #80,867 classical · FIDE ID 12928917
When preparing against Martin Strauss, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 58 games by Martin Strauss, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Strauss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Strauss 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 | 1,787 | 1,823 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,823 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 34.5% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Strauss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Strauss's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Strauss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Strauss usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Strauss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Strauss usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Martin Strauss's chess games
All 58 games by Martin Strauss in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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, 20 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Sebastian Wezel | 1,793 | chB-Stuttgart int | B31 |
| May 2016 | Josip Pocrnic | 1,787 | chB-Stuttgart int | C54 |
| May 2010 | Julia Wang | 1,722 | chB-Stuttgart int | B14 |
| May 2016 | Alexander Kussmann | 1,681 | chB-Stuttgart int | B40 |
| May 2012 | Milos Trobonjaca | 1,617 | chB-Stuttgart int | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 44 | 23.5 | 1,657 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,695 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,863 |
| 30th Staufer Open B | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,757 |
| 8th Oeffingen Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Strauss's chess games?
58 games by Martin Strauss, from Jan 2012 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 Strauss has played.
What does Martin Strauss play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Martin Strauss opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Strauss answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Martin Strauss play as White?
As White, Martin Strauss's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Strauss play as Black?
As Black, Martin Strauss most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Martin Strauss's FIDE rating?
Martin Strauss is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (May 2024).
How many games has Martin Strauss played?
Our database contains 58 games by Martin Strauss, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Strauss?
58 games by Martin Strauss 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.