Prepare against Martyn J Maber
United Kingdom · World #149,575 classical · FIDE ID 443425
When preparing against Martyn J Maber, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Martyn J Maber, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martyn J Maber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martyn J Maber 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 | 1,595 | 1,606 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,547 | 1,599 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 29.5% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martyn J Maber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martyn J Maber's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| b3 | 8 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Maber usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Maber usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Maber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Maber usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Maber usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Maber usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| b6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Martyn J Maber's chess games
All 61 games by Martyn J Maber in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Lana Boztas | 1,560 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Jul 2016 | Jennifer Goldsmith | 1,410 | ch-BCF Weekend U120 103rd | A01 |
| Aug 2016 | Nigel White | 1,287 | ch-BCF U120 103rd | A01 |
| Dec 2016 | Lorenzo Fava | 1,169 | 8th London Classic Open U1600 | B90 |
| Aug 2016 | Jake Remus Elliot | 1,167 | ch-BCF U120 103rd | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | 2016 | 14 | 3 | 1,503 |
| ch-BCF U120 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 165 |
| ch-BCF Yates Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 105 |
| ch-BCF U120 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,537 |
| 106th GBR-ch Yates Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,113 |
| ch-BCF Weekend U120 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,650 |
| 8th London Classic Open U1600 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,120 |
| London CSC U135 Open 7th | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martyn J Maber's chess games?
61 games by Martyn J Maber, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 J Maber has played.
What does Martyn J Maber play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Martyn J Maber opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martyn J Maber answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...b6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martyn J Maber play as White?
As White, Martyn J Maber's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martyn J Maber play as Black?
As Black, Martyn J Maber most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Martyn J Maber's FIDE rating?
Martyn J Maber is currently rated 1,595 in classical chess, 1,547 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,606 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Martyn J Maber played?
Our database contains 61 games by Martyn J Maber, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martyn J Maber?
61 games by Martyn J Maber 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.