Prepare against Martin Zerhusen
DEU · World #71,693 classical · FIDE ID 12920177
When preparing against Martin Zerhusen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Martin Zerhusen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zerhusen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Zerhusen 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 | 1,816 | 1,856 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,855 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 80 | 60 | 76 | 37.0% |
| As White | 108 | 47 | 32 | 29 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 33 | 28 | 47 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zerhusen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zerhusen's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Zerhusen usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zerhusen usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Zerhusen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 67.9% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 22.6% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 91.9% | 38.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Martin Zerhusen's chess games
All 216 games by Martin Zerhusen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 80 wins, 60 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Guenther Baumgartl | 2,040 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D07 |
| May 2018 | Norbert Ahrends | 1,999 | chB-Hessen | A40 |
| May 2016 | Ralf Kellerwessel | 1,999 | 19th Rhein Main Open B | B23 |
| Apr 2016 | Michael Medvedovski | 1,995 | ch-Frankfurt A | D32 |
| Jun 2013 | Thorsten Ostermeier | 1,939 | ch-Frankfurt A | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2016 | 35 | 13.5 | 1,682 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,591 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,593 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,760 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,779 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,702 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zerhusen's chess games?
216 games by Martin Zerhusen, from Sep 2011 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 Zerhusen has played.
What does Martin Zerhusen play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Martin Zerhusen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zerhusen answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Martin Zerhusen play as White?
As White, Martin Zerhusen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zerhusen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zerhusen most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Martin Zerhusen's FIDE rating?
Martin Zerhusen is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Martin Zerhusen played?
Our database contains 216 games by Martin Zerhusen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 60 draws, 76 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zerhusen?
216 games by Martin Zerhusen 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.