Prepare against Walter Martinez
HND · World #38,793 classical · FIDE ID 8400512
When preparing against Walter Martinez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Walter Martinez, covering Feb 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Walter Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Martinez 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 | 1,942 | 1,990 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,954 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,957 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 26.3% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 200 rated games against 142 different opponents, across 30 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 126 | 53 | 40 | 33 | 42.1% | 1,889 | 1,936 | 13 |
| Rapid | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% | 1,950 | 1,897 | 5 |
| Blitz | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% | 1,921 | 1,903 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 70 | 14 | 19 | 37 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 101 | 53 | 26 | 22 | 52.5% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 27 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 1,981 | 1,981 |
| 2025 | 53 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 1,915 | 1,947 |
| 2024 | 55 | 23 | 10 | 22 | 1,788 | 1,795 |
| 2023 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 1,976 | 1,889 |
| 2022 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1,801 | 1,969 |
| 2019 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,892 | 2,063 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,972 | 1,972 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,910 | 1,750 |
| 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,025 | 1,968 |
Where Walter Martinez has played
Honduras (21) · Colombia (3) · El Salvador (3) · Guatemala (2) · Dominican Republic (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Martinez's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Walter Martinez's chess games
All 38 games by Walter Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Daniel Correa | 1,792 | 18th American Continental | B28 |
| May 2024 | Jose D. Pedrosa Class | 1,786 | 18th American Continental | B41 |
| May 2024 | Juan Camilo Torres Sanchez | 1,722 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A04 |
| May 2024 | Adolfo Paez Colmenares | 1,671 | 18th American Continental Blitz | B40 |
| Jun 2024 | Ramon Garcia Ramirez | 1,647 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,779 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,629 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,807 |
| XII Juegos Centroamericanos, Guatemala 2025 | Estándar Masculino | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,758 |
| XII Juegos Centroamericanos, Guatemala 2025 | Blitz Masculino | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
| Campeonato Nacional Honduras 2026 | Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Martinez's chess games?
38 games by Walter Martinez, from Feb 2020 to Nov 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 Walter Martinez has played.
What does Walter Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Walter Martinez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Martinez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Walter Martinez play as White?
As White, Walter Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Walter Martinez most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Walter Martinez's FIDE rating?
Walter Martinez is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (May 2023).
How many games has Walter Martinez played?
Our database contains 38 games by Walter Martinez, covering Feb 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Martinez?
38 games by Walter Martinez 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.