Prepare against Ben Kaufmann
DEU · World #21,077 classical · FIDE ID 34687068
When preparing against Ben Kaufmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ben Kaufmann, covering Apr 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ben Kaufmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Kaufmann 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,039 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,871 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 42.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 262 rated games against 246 different opponents, across 28 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 95 | 39 | 22 | 34 | 41.1% | 1,906 | 1,933 | 8 |
| Rapid | 45 | 22 | 5 | 18 | 48.9% | 1,902 | 1,891 | 7 |
| Blitz | 108 | 29 | 10 | 69 | 26.9% | 1,978 | 1,807 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 171 | 44 | 24 | 103 | 25.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 47 | 33 | 9 | 5 | 70.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 19 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 30 | 11 | 39 | 2,022 | 1,965 |
| 2025 | 150 | 56 | 24 | 70 | 1,905 | 1,854 |
| 2024 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 1,820 | 1,637 |
Where Ben Kaufmann has played
Germany (25) · Belgium (1) · Kazakhstan (1) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Kaufmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Kaufmann's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kaufmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Ben Kaufmann's chess games
All 33 games by Ben Kaufmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tim Ronge | 2,331 | Scheldemond Open 2026 | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Take Snijders | 2,182 | Scheldemond Open 2026 | B90 |
| Oct 2026 | Jakob Noennig | 2,175 | German Youth Teams 2026 | C70 |
| Oct 2026 | Alicia Kovalskyy | 2,145 | German Youth Teams 2026 | C19 |
| May 2026 | Vincent Zander | 1,993 | DEM U14 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U14 | 2025 | 7 | 6 | 2,067 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,707 |
| German Youth Teams 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| Scheldemond Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Kaufmann's chess games?
33 games by Ben Kaufmann, from Apr 2024 to Nov 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 Kaufmann has played.
What does Ben Kaufmann play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ben Kaufmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Kaufmann answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ben Kaufmann play as White?
As White, Ben Kaufmann's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Kaufmann play as Black?
As Black, Ben Kaufmann most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ben Kaufmann's FIDE rating?
Ben Kaufmann is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Ben Kaufmann played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ben Kaufmann, covering Apr 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Kaufmann?
33 games by Ben Kaufmann 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.