Prepare against Martin Walzl
Austria · World #24,278 classical · FIDE ID 1607030
Our database contains 117 games by Martin Walzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Walzl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Walzl 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 | 2,023 | 2,166 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,041 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 21 | 50 | 46 | 17.9% |
| As White | 60 | 12 | 26 | 22 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Walzl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Walzl's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 66.7% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 20.0% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.3% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Walzl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Walzl usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Walzl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Walzl usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Walzl usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Walzl usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 83.9% | 32.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Martin Walzl's chess games
All 117 games by Martin Walzl 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: 21 wins, 50 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Aco Alvir | 2,374 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | B38 |
| Jan 1994 | Kurt Leitner | 2,125 | chT2S-AUT 9394 | A40 |
| Jan 1996 | Renata Gazik | 2,115 | Leiner Open | A30 |
| Jan 1995 | Horst Hrastnik | 2,115 | chT2S-AUT 9495 | E88 |
| May 2000 | Peter1 Bauer | 2,112 | 19th Zalakaros Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,954 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| ch-HUN Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| Leiner Open | 1996 | 8 | 2 | 2,009 |
| Graz Open B | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Walzl's chess games?
117 games by Martin Walzl, 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 Walzl has played.
What does Martin Walzl play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Martin Walzl opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Walzl answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Martin Walzl play as White?
As White, Martin Walzl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Walzl play as Black?
As Black, Martin Walzl most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Martin Walzl's FIDE rating?
Martin Walzl is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Martin Walzl played?
Our database contains 117 games by Martin Walzl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 50 draws, 46 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Walzl?
117 games by Martin Walzl 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.