Prepare against Benjamin Larkin
United Kingdom · World #23,810 classical · FIDE ID 479977
Our database contains 105 games by Benjamin Larkin, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Larkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Larkin 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 | 2,026 | 2,054 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,875 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,875 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 25 | 44 | 34.3% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Larkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Larkin's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 88.0% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Larkin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Larkin usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Larkin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Larkin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Larkin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Larkin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 75.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Larkin's chess games
All 105 games by Benjamin Larkin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Maksym Larchikov | 2,181 | 110th ch-GBR 2024 | B99 |
| Feb 2026 | Stephen Swanson | 2,162 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | B13 |
| Jul 2022 | Russell A James | 2,148 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open A | A38 |
| Aug 2024 | Oleg Verbytski | 2,076 | 110th ch-GBR 2024 | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Ronit Sachdeva | 2,060 | English Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,850 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,790 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| Reykjavik Open 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,788 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,582 |
| Hastings Masters 2023-24 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 110th ch-GBR 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Larkin's chess games?
105 games by Benjamin Larkin, from Aug 2019 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 Benjamin Larkin has played.
What does Benjamin Larkin play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Benjamin Larkin opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Larkin answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Larkin play as White?
As White, Benjamin Larkin's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Larkin play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Larkin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Benjamin Larkin's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Larkin is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (May 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Larkin played?
Our database contains 105 games by Benjamin Larkin, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 44 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Larkin?
105 games by Benjamin Larkin 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.