Prepare against Martyn Hamer
United Kingdom · World #18,597 classical · FIDE ID 413160
Our database contains 448 games by Martyn Hamer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martyn Hamer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martyn Hamer 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 | 2,069 | 2,092 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,051 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,051 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 448 | 142 | 123 | 183 | 31.7% |
| As White | 226 | 85 | 53 | 88 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 222 | 57 | 70 | 95 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martyn Hamer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martyn Hamer's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 31.9% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 29.6% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 66 | 29.2% | 47.7% |
| f4 | 11 | 4.9% | 54.5% |
| g4 | 9 | 4.0% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hamer usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hamer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hamer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hamer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hamer usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Hamer usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 51.9% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 30.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.4% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.6% | 58.3% |
| g5 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 77.3% | 39.7% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 12.0% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| h6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
Martyn Hamer's chess games
All 448 games by Martyn Hamer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 142 wins, 123 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 6/8/14 | 21.4% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 24 | 3/8/13 | 12.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Johan Henriksson | 2,308 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | D11 |
| Jan 2020 | Gabriela Antova | 2,295 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | C05 |
| Jan 2005 | Ludo Tolhuizen | 2,288 | Gibraltar Masters | D46 |
| Mar 2023 | Peter Finn | 2,285 | chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | A40 |
| Jan 2015 | Dirceu Viana | 2,268 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,023 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,090 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,043 |
| Gibraltar Challengers | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,150 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,939 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martyn Hamer's chess games?
448 games by Martyn Hamer, from Apr 2005 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 Martyn Hamer has played.
What does Martyn Hamer play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Martyn Hamer opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martyn Hamer answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Martyn Hamer play as White?
As White, Martyn Hamer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martyn Hamer play as Black?
As Black, Martyn Hamer most often plays: Alekhine Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Martyn Hamer's FIDE rating?
Martyn Hamer is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Martyn Hamer played?
Our database contains 448 games by Martyn Hamer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 123 draws, 183 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martyn Hamer?
448 games by Martyn Hamer 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.