Prepare against Martin Zesewitz
DEU · World #43,927 classical · FIDE ID 4626419
Our database contains 103 games by Martin Zesewitz, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zesewitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Zesewitz 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 | 1,918 | 1,939 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 31 | 22 | 50 | 30.1% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 11 | 25 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zesewitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zesewitz's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 51 | 96.2% | 41.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 96% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zesewitz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Martin Zesewitz's chess games
All 103 games by Martin Zesewitz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 50 | 15/10/25 | 30.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Thomas Amelang | 2,165 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B23 |
| Aug 2013 | Uwe Sabrowski | 2,114 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A83 |
| Aug 2017 | Ralf Gebert-Vangeel | 2,060 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A03 |
| Aug 2012 | Juergen Schmidt | 2,055 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B14 |
| Jan 2007 | Gerhard Nagel | 1,992 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin-ch U18 Final | 2009 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,558 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,973 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zesewitz's chess games?
103 games by Martin Zesewitz, from Oct 2007 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 Zesewitz has played.
What does Martin Zesewitz play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Martin Zesewitz opens with 1.f4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zesewitz answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Zesewitz play as White?
As White, Martin Zesewitz's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (50 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zesewitz play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zesewitz most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Martin Zesewitz's FIDE rating?
Martin Zesewitz is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Martin Zesewitz played?
Our database contains 103 games by Martin Zesewitz, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zesewitz?
103 games by Martin Zesewitz 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.