Prepare against Ben Ahlers
NLD · World #20,233 classical · FIDE ID 1009419
Our database contains 119 games by Ben Ahlers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Ahlers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Ahlers 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 | 2,055 | 2,226 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 37 | 33 | 49 | 31.1% |
| As White | 56 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Ahlers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Ahlers's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 80.4% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Ahlers usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ahlers usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ahlers usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ahlers usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ahlers usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ahlers usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 69.7% | 32.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
Ben Ahlers's chess games
All 119 games by Ben Ahlers 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: 37 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre | 2,420 | 20th Andorra Open | C06 |
| Jan 2005 | Aziz Mert Erdogdu | 2,400 | Corus 4-B | B07 |
| Oct 2007 | Alain Fayard | 2,360 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C45 |
| Jan 2005 | Arno Bezemer | 2,345 | Corus 4-B | D00 |
| Mar 2012 | Franz Hoelzl | 2,336 | chT-EU Seniors | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 53 | 20.5 | 2,170 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,328 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| Corus 4-B | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,168 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,055 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,168 |
| Groene Hart Gr A | 2001 | 6 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Ahlers's chess games?
119 games by Ben Ahlers, 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 Ben Ahlers has played.
What does Ben Ahlers play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Ben Ahlers opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Ahlers answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Ben Ahlers play as White?
As White, Ben Ahlers's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Ahlers play as Black?
As Black, Ben Ahlers most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ben Ahlers's FIDE rating?
Ben Ahlers is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Ben Ahlers played?
Our database contains 119 games by Ben Ahlers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Ahlers?
119 games by Ben Ahlers 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.