Prepare against Martin Wenzel
DEU · World #40,870 classical · FIDE ID 1270210
Our database contains 41 games by Martin Wenzel, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Wenzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Wenzel 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 | 1,931 | 2,006 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 51.2% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Wenzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Wenzel's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues c3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues Ne2 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Wenzel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Martin Wenzel's chess games
All 41 games by Martin Wenzel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Tobias Schuette | 2,053 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | A45 |
| Feb 2018 | Vitali Zeldin | 1,970 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1718 | B12 |
| Feb 2016 | Jan Rolf | 1,955 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | B15 |
| Mar 2019 | Mirco Gockel | 1,921 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | A86 |
| Mar 2019 | Bernd Sauer | 1,919 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,552 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,999 |
| 14th ch-Herne | 2011 | 6 | 5 | 2,171 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,632 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | 2016 | 2 | 2 | 2,166 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Wenzel's chess games?
41 games by Martin Wenzel, from Mar 2010 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 Wenzel has played.
What does Martin Wenzel play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Martin Wenzel opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Wenzel answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Martin Wenzel play as White?
As White, Martin Wenzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Wenzel play as Black?
As Black, Martin Wenzel most often plays: English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Martin Wenzel's FIDE rating?
Martin Wenzel is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Martin Wenzel played?
Our database contains 41 games by Martin Wenzel, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Wenzel?
41 games by Martin Wenzel 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.