Prepare against Martina Folkova
WFM · Czechia · World #19,498 classical · FIDE ID 304271
When preparing against Martina Folkova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 670 games by Martina Folkova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martina Folkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martina Folkova 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 | 2,061 | 2,203 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,177 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,183 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 670 | 227 | 211 | 232 | 33.9% |
| As White | 342 | 129 | 99 | 114 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 328 | 98 | 112 | 118 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martina Folkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martina Folkova's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 335 | 98.0% | 52.1% |
| f4 | 6 | 1.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Folkova usually continues Nf3 (50.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Folkova usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Folkova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Folkova usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Folkova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 135 | 76.7% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 9.1% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.4% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 87.4% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 9.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Martina Folkova's chess games
All 670 games by Martina Folkova 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: 227 wins, 211 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 61 | 31/15/15 | 50.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 14/10/13 | 37.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 7/14/8 | 24.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 24 | 4/9/11 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Marek Vokac | 2,490 | 9th Plzen Open A | B54 |
| Oct 2025 | Pia Cramling | 2,403 | 33rd World Senior w 50+ | B42 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Horak | 2,360 | chT1b-CZE 9697 | B14 |
| Dec 2009 | Piotr Nguyen | 2,353 | 1st Plzen Open | C86 |
| Jan 1993 | Petr Kucera | 2,345 | Pardubice Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE w | 2013 | 97 | 56 | 2,156 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 80 | 46 | 2,127 |
| ch-CZE | 2014 | 27 | 11 | 2,199 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 17 | 9 | 2,279 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-CSR U18 Girls | 1990 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,193 |
| 14th ch-EU w | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martina Folkova's chess games?
670 games by Martina Folkova, 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 Martina Folkova has played.
What does Martina Folkova play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, Martina Folkova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martina Folkova answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Martina Folkova play as White?
As White, Martina Folkova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 50.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martina Folkova play as Black?
As Black, Martina Folkova most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez (24 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Martina Folkova's FIDE rating?
Martina Folkova is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Martina Folkova played?
Our database contains 670 games by Martina Folkova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 211 draws, 232 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martina Folkova?
670 games by Martina Folkova 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.