Prepare against Nick J Martin
United Kingdom · World #78,327 classical · FIDE ID 424390
When preparing against Nick J Martin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Nick J Martin, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nick J Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick J Martin 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 | 1,795 | 1,845 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 44 rated games against 40 different opponents, across 19 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 44 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 34.1% | 1,781 | 1,742 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,874 | 1,474 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,274 | 1,274 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,792 | 1,748 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,688 | 2,088 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1,389 | 1,789 |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1,828 | 2,095 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,743 | 1,443 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,183 | 1,783 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1,908 | 1,808 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick J Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick J Martin's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Nick J Martin's chess games
All 40 games by Nick J Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Richard Lamont | 1,951 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Nov 2018 | Tibor Jones | 1,945 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | D03 |
| Jan 2019 | Oliver Froom | 1,939 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | C02 |
| May 2011 | Jim R Nicolson | 1,936 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B26 |
| Nov 2019 | Michael Fielding | 1,793 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,878 |
| Witney U170 Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,415 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,675 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,687 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,220 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick J Martin's chess games?
40 games by Nick J Martin, from Jun 2013 to Oct 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 Nick J Martin has played.
What does Nick J Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nick J Martin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick J Martin answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Nick J Martin play as White?
As White, Nick J Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick J Martin play as Black?
As Black, Nick J Martin most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nick J Martin's FIDE rating?
Nick J Martin is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (May 2026).
How many games has Nick J Martin played?
Our database contains 40 games by Nick J Martin, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick J Martin?
40 games by Nick J Martin 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.