Prepare against Martin Villwock
DEU · World #18,261 classical · FIDE ID 4651782
Our database contains 535 games by Martin Villwock, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Villwock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Villwock 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 | 2,073 | 2,264 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,075 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 535 | 230 | 96 | 209 | 43.0% |
| As White | 266 | 125 | 49 | 92 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 269 | 105 | 47 | 117 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Villwock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Villwock's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 75.9% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 31 | 11.7% | 58.1% |
| b3 | 18 | 6.8% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Villwock usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Villwock usually continues d4 (71.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Villwock usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Villwock usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Villwock usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Villwock usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 60.0% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 14.3% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 12.4% | 73.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.7% | 28.6% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 75.8% | 34.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Villwock's chess games
All 535 games by Martin Villwock in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 230 wins, 96 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 12/4/22 | 31.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Artur Jussupow | 2,628 | Essen Clock Simul | A67 |
| Feb 2010 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,448 | 70th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | A65 |
| Feb 2012 | Nicolai Getz | 2,408 | 3rd Pfalz Open | C00 |
| Nov 2019 | Lev Gutman | 2,407 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | E01 |
| May 2003 | Michal Kujovic | 2,406 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2004 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,155 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 21 | 9 | 2,092 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet U20 | 1996 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,330 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,146 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,161 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Villwock's chess games?
535 games by Martin Villwock, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Villwock has played.
What does Martin Villwock play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Martin Villwock opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Villwock answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Villwock play as White?
As White, Martin Villwock's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Villwock play as Black?
As Black, Martin Villwock most often plays: Benoni Defense (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (28 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Martin Villwock's FIDE rating?
Martin Villwock is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Martin Villwock played?
Our database contains 535 games by Martin Villwock, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 96 draws, 209 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Villwock?
535 games by Martin Villwock 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.