Prepare against Ben J Purton
FM · United Kingdom · World #11,916 classical · FIDE ID 411132
Our database contains 321 games by Ben J Purton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben J Purton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben J Purton 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 | 2,142 | 2,179 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,204 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,118 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 99 | 121 | 101 | 30.8% |
| As White | 188 | 60 | 75 | 53 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 133 | 39 | 46 | 48 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben J Purton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben J Purton's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 73.9% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 39 | 20.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.7% | 30.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 2.1% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Purton usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Purton usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Purton usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Purton usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Purton usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Purton usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 62.5% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 19 | 33.9% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 36.4% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 18.2% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Ben J Purton's chess games
All 321 games by Ben J Purton 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: 99 wins, 121 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Iv Saric | 2,661 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B07 |
| Aug 2023 | Elisabeth Paehtz | 2,471 | chT-World Rapid | A38 |
| Mar 2004 | Claude Landenbergue | 2,441 | — | E14 |
| Mar 2009 | Dave J Ledger | 2,431 | chT-BCF 1d 0809 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Petr Marusenko | 2,345 | Hastings Challengers 0304 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,068 |
| 13th Smith & Williamson YM Rated | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| 14th Specsavers YM | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,154 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,211 |
| 11th Monarch Assurance | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben J Purton's chess games?
321 games by Ben J Purton, 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 J Purton has played.
What does Ben J Purton play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Ben J Purton opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben J Purton answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Ben J Purton play as White?
As White, Ben J Purton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 21.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben J Purton play as Black?
As Black, Ben J Purton most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Ben J Purton's FIDE rating?
Ben J Purton is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Ben J Purton played?
Our database contains 321 games by Ben J Purton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 121 draws, 101 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben J Purton?
321 games by Ben J Purton 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.