Prepare against Thomas Marttala
Sweden · World #20,481 classical · FIDE ID 1701118
Our database contains 257 games by Thomas Marttala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Marttala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Marttala 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 | 2,053 | 2,271 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,204 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,175 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 78 | 87 | 92 | 30.4% |
| As White | 138 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 119 | 30 | 42 | 47 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Marttala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Marttala's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 60.9% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 26.8% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 8.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Marttala usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marttala usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Marttala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Marttala usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Marttala usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Marttala usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 47.1% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 18 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 42.9% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 34.3% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Thomas Marttala's chess games
All 257 games by Thomas Marttala 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: 78 wins, 87 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,463 | 29th Rilton Cup | B38 |
| Jan 2006 | Florian Handke | 2,460 | 35th Rilton Cup | A29 |
| Jan 1979 | Stefan Ivarsson | 2,410 | ch-SWE | E91 |
| Jan 1997 | John Paul Wallace | 2,395 | Hallstahammar Open | C45 |
| Oct 2009 | Silas Lund | 2,392 | chT-SWE 0910 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2007 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-SWE | 1979 | 13 | 7 | 2,389 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,430 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,412 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,282 |
| Copenhagen Open (Politiken Cup) | 1980 | 10 | 4 | 2,202 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Marttala's chess games?
257 games by Thomas Marttala, 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 Marttala has played.
What does Thomas Marttala play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Thomas Marttala opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Marttala answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Thomas Marttala play as White?
As White, Thomas Marttala's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Marttala play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Marttala most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Thomas Marttala's FIDE rating?
Thomas Marttala is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Thomas Marttala played?
Our database contains 257 games by Thomas Marttala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 87 draws, 92 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Marttala?
257 games by Thomas Marttala 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.