Prepare against Andreas Benend
CM · DEU · World #11,618 classical · FIDE ID 4651820
When preparing against Andreas Benend, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%).
Our database contains 209 games by Andreas Benend, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Benend's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Benend 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 | 2,146 | 2,229 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 66 | 81 | 62 | 31.6% |
| As White | 104 | 42 | 39 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 105 | 24 | 42 | 39 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Benend's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Benend's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 90.4% | 61.7% |
| g4 | 7 | 6.7% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Benend usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Benend usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Benend usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 7% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Benend usually continues h3 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 51.1% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 40.7% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Andreas Benend's chess games
All 209 games by Andreas Benend 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: 66 wins, 81 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,404 | Oberliga Baden 0001 | B35 |
| Nov 2000 | Alfred Weindl | 2,353 | Oberliga Baden 0001 | B89 |
| Oct 2000 | Heinz Fuchs | 2,328 | Oberliga Baden 0001 | A10 |
| Jan 2001 | Robert Schnicke | 2,325 | Baden-Baden Open | C30 |
| Feb 2004 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,295 | Baden VLN 0304 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2002 | 17 | 8 | 2,202 |
| ch-Baden HT4 | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 1,974 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| Baden VLN 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
| Oberliga Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,176 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,197 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Benend's chess games?
209 games by Andreas Benend, 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 Andreas Benend has played.
What does Andreas Benend play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Andreas Benend opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.g4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Benend answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Andreas Benend play as White?
As White, Andreas Benend's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Gambit (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Benend play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Benend most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Andreas Benend's FIDE rating?
Andreas Benend is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Andreas Benend played?
Our database contains 209 games by Andreas Benend, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 81 draws, 62 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Benend?
209 games by Andreas Benend 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.