Prepare against Ben Barton
United Kingdom · World #92,566 classical · FIDE ID 343416993
When preparing against Ben Barton, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ben Barton, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ben Barton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Barton 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 | 1,751 | 1,857 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,719 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,861 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 31.9% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Barton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Barton's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Barton usually continues a3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Barton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ben Barton's chess games
All 47 games by Ben Barton in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | David J Walker | 2,180 | GM Jonathan Hawkins Memorial Rapidplay | C03 |
| Mar 2025 | Andrew Brocklehurst | 1,856 | British Rapidplay | B20 |
| Sep 2024 | Maxim Dunn | 1,845 | London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | B20 |
| Mar 2025 | Volodymyr Mylovanov | 1,821 | British Rapidplay | A10 |
| Mar 2026 | David P Holmes | 1,736 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 1,788 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,729 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,726 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,652 |
| 4NCL Bradford U2000 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,520 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,731 |
| GM Jonathan Hawkins Memorial Rapidplay | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Barton's chess games?
47 games by Ben Barton, from Mar 2023 to Aug 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 Barton has played.
What does Ben Barton play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ben Barton opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Barton answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ben Barton play as White?
As White, Ben Barton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Barton play as Black?
As Black, Ben Barton most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ben Barton's FIDE rating?
Ben Barton is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ben Barton played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ben Barton, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Barton?
47 games by Ben Barton 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.