Prepare against Thomas Martin
FM · DEU · World #4,438 classical · FIDE ID 4606973
Our database contains 95 games by Thomas Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 2,290 | 2,320 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,299 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 46 | 31 | 18 | 48.4% |
| As White | 41 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Martin's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 51.2% | 73.8% |
| e4 | 16 | 39.0% | 65.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 73.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Martin usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Martin usually continues g3 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Martin usually continues c3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Martin usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Martin's chess games
All 95 games by Thomas 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: 46 wins, 31 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Mark Safyanovsky | 2,402 | ch-Bayern 74th | E95 |
| Mar 2008 | Milan Orsag | 2,399 | Oberliga Bayern 0708 | E61 |
| Nov 2009 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,367 | BL2-Ost 0910 | C00 |
| Jan 2006 | Axel Heinz | 2,363 | BL2-Ost 0506 | C41 |
| Feb 2006 | Alexander Schenk | 2,352 | BL2-Ost 0506 | E95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52nd ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,312 |
| BL2-Ost 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,312 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| BL2-Ost 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| BL2-Ost 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,238 |
| ch-Bayern 74th | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Martin's chess games?
95 games by Thomas 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 Thomas Martin has played.
What does Thomas Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Thomas Martin opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Martin answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Martin play as White?
As White, Thomas Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Martin play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Martin most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Thomas Martin's FIDE rating?
Thomas Martin is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Thomas Martin played?
Our database contains 95 games by Thomas Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 31 draws, 18 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Martin?
95 games by Thomas 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.