Prepare against Stefan Martin
DEU · World #14,761 classical · FIDE ID 4612868
Our database contains 381 games by Stefan Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan 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 | 2,108 | 2,275 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,188 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 131 | 89 | 161 | 34.4% |
| As White | 193 | 70 | 47 | 76 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 188 | 61 | 42 | 85 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Martin's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 179 | 92.7% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 10.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 90.4% | 34.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 95.7% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
Stefan Martin's chess games
All 381 games by Stefan Martin 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: 131 wins, 89 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 41 | 12/6/23 | 29.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Rene Dausch | 2,394 | BL2-Sued 1011 | A31 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Dittmar | 2,390 | 7th Seefeld Open | E20 |
| Aug 2005 | Eva Moser | 2,361 | Schwarzach Open | C00 |
| Feb 2004 | Etienne Mensch | 2,355 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | A53 |
| Apr 2004 | Thomas Raupp | 2,354 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MB | 1988 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Oberliga Baden 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| Oberliga Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Martin's chess games?
381 games by Stefan Martin, 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 Stefan Martin has played.
What does Stefan Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Stefan Martin opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Martin answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Stefan Martin play as White?
As White, Stefan Martin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Martin play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Martin most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Stefan Martin's FIDE rating?
Stefan Martin is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Stefan Martin played?
Our database contains 381 games by Stefan Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 89 draws, 161 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Martin?
381 games by Stefan 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.