Prepare against Stig K Martinsen
Norway · World #16,352 classical · FIDE ID 1502824
Our database contains 571 games by Stig K Martinsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stig K Martinsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stig K Martinsen 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 | 2,091 | 2,247 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,196 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,217 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 571 | 224 | 162 | 185 | 39.2% |
| As White | 276 | 120 | 79 | 77 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 295 | 104 | 83 | 108 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stig K Martinsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stig K Martinsen's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 65.2% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 46 | 16.7% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 9 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.5% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Martinsen usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Martinsen usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Martinsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Martinsen usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Martinsen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Martinsen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 48 | 38.4% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 40 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 19 | 15.2% | 36.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.6% | 28.6% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 48 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 26.7% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 20 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 5.8% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Stig K Martinsen's chess games
All 571 games by Stig K Martinsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 224 wins, 162 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 35 | 18/6/11 | 51.4% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 54 | 19/17/18 | 35.2% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A40 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Andrei M Lukin | 2,431 | 33rd Rilton Cup | B08 |
| Jul 2004 | Peter Schmidt | 2,406 | 17th Kiel Open | B07 |
| Sep 2013 | Jonas Lampert | 2,376 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | D23 |
| Apr 2013 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,374 | 1st Krk Golden Island Open | C06 |
| Jul 2004 | Mathias Holzhaeuer | 2,372 | Dresden ZMD Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,191 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 28 | 13 | 2,209 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 27 | 15 | 2,236 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-NOR | 2016 | 18 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2006 | 14 | 7 | 2,284 |
| chT-Hordaland NGP A | 2018 | 12 | 9 | 2,107 |
| Hordaland Open | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stig K Martinsen's chess games?
571 games by Stig K Martinsen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Stig K Martinsen has played.
What does Stig K Martinsen play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Stig K Martinsen opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stig K Martinsen answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Stig K Martinsen play as White?
As White, Stig K Martinsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stig K Martinsen play as Black?
As Black, Stig K Martinsen most often plays: Pirc Defense (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Rat Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 63.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 295 games.
What is Stig K Martinsen's FIDE rating?
Stig K Martinsen is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Stig K Martinsen played?
Our database contains 571 games by Stig K Martinsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 162 draws, 185 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stig K Martinsen?
571 games by Stig K Martinsen 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.