Prepare against Yvon Martin
France · World #100,259 classical · FIDE ID 20603649
When preparing against Yvon Martin, expect 1.f4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (33%).
Our database contains 55 games by Yvon Martin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yvon Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yvon 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 | 1,729 | 1,786 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,652 | 1,673 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yvon Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yvon Martin's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 33.3% | 88.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Martin usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 88.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Martin usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Yvon Martin's chess games
All 55 games by Yvon Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Loic Bougot | 1,840 | ch-Ile et Vilaine | A80 |
| Oct 2004 | Jeremy Pinel | 1,830 | chT3-FRA 0405 | C00 |
| Oct 2009 | Philipp Auburger | 1,800 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | C42 |
| Mar 2004 | Maxime Eveillard | 1,740 | chT4-FRA 0304 | A51 |
| Nov 2004 | Stanislas Roussel | 1,730 | chT3-FRA 0405 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| ch-Ile et Vilaine | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,563 |
| ch-Ille et Vilaine 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,638 |
| chT4-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 1,796 |
| chT4-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
| ch-Ile et Vilaine A 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 1,492 |
| 1st Quimper Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,835 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,630 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yvon Martin's chess games?
55 games by Yvon Martin, from Jul 2008 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 Yvon Martin has played.
What does Yvon Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Yvon Martin opens with 1.f4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yvon Martin answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Yvon Martin play as White?
As White, Yvon Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yvon Martin play as Black?
As Black, Yvon Martin most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Yvon Martin's FIDE rating?
Yvon Martin is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,652 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Yvon Martin played?
Our database contains 55 games by Yvon Martin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yvon Martin?
55 games by Yvon 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.