Friso Nijboer vs Martin Martens
GM Friso Nijboer (2441) · IM Martin Martens (2300)
Friso Nijboer and Martin Martens have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Oct 2018. Nijboer leads 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Martens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijboer with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Martens with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Martens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Martens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Friso Nijboer | Martin Martens | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | chT-NED 1819 |
| Feb 2016 | Friso Nijboer | Martin Martens | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-NED 1516 |
| Jun 1993 | Martin Martens | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-NED 48 |
| Jan 1991 | Martin Martens | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Hoogovens-B |
| Jan 1990 | Friso Nijboer | Martin Martens | 1-0 | Sicilian | Rotterdam k.o. |
| Jan 1990 | Friso Nijboer | Martin Martens | 1-0 | Sicilian | Rotterdam k.o. |
| Jan 1990 | Martin Martens | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Rotterdam k.o. |
| Jan 1990 | Friso Nijboer | Martin Martens | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | OHRA-B |
| Jan 1990 | Martin Martens | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Rotterdam k.o. |
| Jan 1990 | Martin Martens | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Rotterdam k.o. |
| Jan 1990 | Friso Nijboer | Martin Martens | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Rotterdam k.o. |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Friso Nijboer and Martin Martens?
In 11 recorded games, Friso Nijboer has 5 wins, Martin Martens has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Friso Nijboer and Martin Martens played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Oct 2018.
What openings do Friso Nijboer and Martin Martens play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.