Prepare against Rafe Martyn
FM · United Kingdom · World #7,704 classical · FIDE ID 409626
Our database contains 335 games by Rafe Martyn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafe Martyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafe Martyn 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 | 2,210 | 2,340 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,247 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,253 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 122 | 97 | 116 | 36.4% |
| As White | 170 | 69 | 52 | 49 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 165 | 53 | 45 | 67 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafe Martyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafe Martyn's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 84.7% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 26 | 15.3% | 67.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Martyn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Martyn usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Martyn usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Martyn usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Martyn usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Martyn usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 43.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 14.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.9% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 73.9% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Rafe Martyn's chess games
All 335 games by Rafe Martyn 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: 122 wins, 97 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 39 | 12/12/15 | 30.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Alexander2 Zubarev | 2,501 | 19th Cappelle Open | D94 |
| Nov 2004 | Nicholas Pert | 2,501 | chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | E12 |
| Feb 2024 | Peter T Roberson | 2,426 | 2nd Cambridge Open | B23 |
| Sep 2025 | Alan B Merry | 2,403 | Hull 4NCL Congress | B10 |
| Mar 2005 | Robert Gwaze | 2,402 | Coventry Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 17 | 10 | 2,125 |
| Southend Open | 2004 | 14 | 11 | 2,377 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 10th Smith & Williamson YM-B | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,143 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,136 |
| ch-BCF | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,363 |
| 11th Smith & Williamson YM-B | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafe Martyn's chess games?
335 games by Rafe Martyn, 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 Rafe Martyn has played.
What does Rafe Martyn play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Rafe Martyn opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafe Martyn answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rafe Martyn play as White?
As White, Rafe Martyn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafe Martyn play as Black?
As Black, Rafe Martyn most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Rafe Martyn's FIDE rating?
Rafe Martyn is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Rafe Martyn played?
Our database contains 335 games by Rafe Martyn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 97 draws, 116 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafe Martyn?
335 games by Rafe Martyn 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.