Prepare against Peter Martiska
FM · Slovakia · World #11,129 classical · FIDE ID 14900599
When preparing against Peter Martiska, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Main Line as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Peter Martiska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Martiska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Martiska 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 | 2,153 | 2,282 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,265 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 107 | 92 | 86 | 37.5% |
| As White | 140 | 58 | 43 | 39 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 145 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Martiska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Martiska's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 82.9% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 24 | 17.1% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Martiska usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Martiska usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Martiska usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Martiska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Martiska usually continues e5 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Martiska usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 54 | 79.4% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Peter Martiska's chess games
All 285 games by Peter Martiska in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 107 wins, 92 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,496 | chT-SVK 0708 | E00 |
| Jan 1993 | Oleg Vasilchenko | 2,425 | Bratislava Open | A33 |
| Jan 1994 | Igor Gazik | 2,410 | ch-SVK | A07 |
| Jan 1994 | Ladislav Dobrovolsky | 2,400 | chT-SVK | B12 |
| Jan 2002 | Tomas Petrik | 2,396 | chT1-SVK w 0102 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 1994 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,391 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 13 | 8 | 2,317 |
| chT-SVK | 1994 | 13 | 8 | 2,357 |
| Sala Open | 1994 | 12 | 7 | 2,306 |
| chT-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-SVK 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| chT1W-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,165 |
| chT-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Martiska's chess games?
285 games by Peter Martiska, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Martiska has played.
What does Peter Martiska play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Peter Martiska opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Martiska answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Martiska play as White?
As White, Peter Martiska's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Martiska play as Black?
As Black, Peter Martiska most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Peter Martiska's FIDE rating?
Peter Martiska is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Peter Martiska played?
Our database contains 285 games by Peter Martiska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 92 draws, 86 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Martiska?
285 games by Peter Martiska 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.