Prepare against Martin Taus
Czechia · World #19,500 classical · FIDE ID 308471
Our database contains 404 games by Martin Taus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Taus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Taus 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 | 2,061 | 2,181 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 143 | 103 | 158 | 35.4% |
| As White | 196 | 76 | 52 | 68 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 208 | 67 | 51 | 90 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Taus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Taus's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 37.2% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 55 | 28.1% | 55.5% |
| Nc3 | 23 | 11.7% | 63.0% |
| b4 | 16 | 8.2% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 6.1% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.6% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Taus usually continues c4 (41.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Taus usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Taus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Taus usually continues c3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Taus usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Taus usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 41.4% | 54.9% |
| Nc6 | 26 | 26.3% | 63.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.1% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 49.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.4% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 13.8% | 27.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Martin Taus's chess games
All 404 games by Martin Taus 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: 143 wins, 103 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E71 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 2/7/16 | 8.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,397 | 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | A13 |
| Jan 1995 | Nikolay Monin | 2,380 | Policka Open | E18 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozef Michenka | 2,375 | ch-Morava | D35 |
| May 2011 | Lukas Klima | 2,358 | 8th Orlova Open | B00 |
| Aug 2010 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,325 | 11th Havirov Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2015 | 27 | 16 | 2,118 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 25 | 8 | 2,073 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| chT2c-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,262 |
| chT2N-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| chT1E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,973 |
| Mladi Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,335 |
| Frydek Mistek Open B | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Taus's chess games?
404 games by Martin Taus, 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 Taus has played.
What does Martin Taus play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Martin Taus opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nc3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Taus answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Martin Taus play as White?
As White, Martin Taus's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Taus play as Black?
As Black, Martin Taus most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 8.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Martin Taus's FIDE rating?
Martin Taus is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Martin Taus played?
Our database contains 404 games by Martin Taus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 103 draws, 158 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Taus?
404 games by Martin Taus 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.