Prepare against Nico Martin
ZAF · World #46,877 classical · FIDE ID 14334224
Our database contains 55 games by Nico Martin, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nico Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nico 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 | 1,906 | 1,934 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 27 | 8 | 20 | 49.1% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nico Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nico Martin's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Martin usually continues c3 (73.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Martin usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Nico Martin's chess games
All 55 games by Nico Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Banele Mhango | 2,238 | South African Open | B22 |
| Sep 2022 | Yordi De Block | 2,100 | Antwerp World Uni Open | A11 |
| Sep 2022 | Emmanuel Musasizi | 2,039 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | B76 |
| Sep 2022 | Zalan Nemeth | 2,010 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | A00 |
| Jul 2022 | Charlton Mnyasta | 1,855 | South African Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,632 |
| Durban USSA Open | 2023 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,952 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nico Martin's chess games?
55 games by Nico Martin, from Jan 2019 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 Nico Martin has played.
What does Nico Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Nico Martin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nico Martin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nico Martin play as White?
As White, Nico Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nico Martin play as Black?
As Black, Nico Martin most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nico Martin's FIDE rating?
Nico Martin is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Nico Martin played?
Our database contains 55 games by Nico Martin, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nico Martin?
55 games by Nico 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.