Prepare against Zachary Martin
United States · World #22,419 classical · FIDE ID 30903947
When preparing against Zachary Martin, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Zachary Martin, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary 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 | 2,038 | 2,084 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 39 | 17 | 76 | 29.5% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 7 | 35 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 17 | 10 | 41 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Martin's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 96.9% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 24.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
Zachary Martin's chess games
All 132 games by Zachary Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 39 wins, 17 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 1/1/17 | 5.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | E32 |
| Jul 2026 | Felix Meissner | 2,312 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Michal Kopczynski | 2,225 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Simon Sotek | 2,191 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B45 |
| Aug 2026 | Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos | 2,188 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 55 | 20 | 2,030 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,994 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,908 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,067 |
| Dulles Skyline Open A | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Martin's chess games?
132 games by Zachary Martin, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Zachary Martin has played.
What does Zachary Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Zachary Martin opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Martin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zachary Martin play as White?
As White, Zachary Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Martin play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Martin most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Zachary Martin's FIDE rating?
Zachary Martin is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Zachary Martin played?
Our database contains 132 games by Zachary Martin, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 17 draws, 76 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Martin?
132 games by Zachary 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.