Prepare against Nils Martin
FM · France · World #6,814 classical · FIDE ID 45160473
Our database contains 77 games by Nils Martin, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils 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 | 2,229 | 2,290 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,117 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,093 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 30 | 16 | 31 | 39.0% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 6 | 18 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Martin's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 91.7% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Nils Martin's chess games
All 77 games by Nils Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 30 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,590 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Pere Garriga Cazorla | 2,490 | 26th Sants Open | B66 |
| Dec 2025 | Rasmus Skytte | 2,354 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | C78 |
| May 2024 | Sergey Eliseev | 2,292 | Norway Chess Open | C77 |
| Aug 2023 | Seraphina Bosc | 2,174 | ch-FRA Open A | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,928 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,045 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,091 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| 26th Sants Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,315 |
| FRA Top 16 Higher Pool U16 | 2022 | 4 | 4 | 1,887 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,571 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Martin's chess games?
77 games by Nils Martin, from Apr 2018 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 Nils Martin has played.
What does Nils Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nils Martin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Martin answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nils Martin play as White?
As White, Nils Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Martin play as Black?
As Black, Nils Martin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Nils Martin's FIDE rating?
Nils Martin is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nils Martin played?
Our database contains 77 games by Nils Martin, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Martin?
77 games by Nils 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.