Prepare against Ben Ogunshola
NGA · World #14,638 classical · FIDE ID 8500231
When preparing against Ben Ogunshola, expect 1.c4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 43.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Ben Ogunshola, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ben Ogunshola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Ogunshola 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 | 2,110 | 2,193 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,152 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,166 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 118 | 69 | 53 | 49.2% |
| As White | 122 | 60 | 36 | 26 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 118 | 58 | 33 | 27 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Ogunshola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Ogunshola's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 110 | 90.2% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.8% | 79.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 90% of White games, 62.3% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ogunshola usually continues Nc3 (68.4% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ogunshola usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ogunshola usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 79.2% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Ogunshola usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ogunshola usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …b5 (8% of these games) — Ogunshola usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 56.1% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 19 | 33.3% | 68.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 63.4% | 55.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 22.0% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
Ben Ogunshola's chess games
All 240 games by Ben Ogunshola in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 118 wins, 69 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 16/9/7 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | David Zakarian | 2,360 | 104th ch-GBR | B06 |
| Aug 2017 | Richard Dineley | 2,269 | 104th ch-GBR | A10 |
| Aug 2018 | Jonah B Willow | 2,265 | 105th ch-GBR Major | B09 |
| Mar 2022 | Nigel E Povah | 2,245 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | A20 |
| May 2022 | Federico Rocco | 2,227 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,079 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,106 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 9 | 2,156 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
| 106th ch-GBR | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Ogunshola's chess games?
240 games by Ben Ogunshola, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ogunshola has played.
What does Ben Ogunshola play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Ben Ogunshola opens with 1.c4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Ogunshola answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ben Ogunshola play as White?
As White, Ben Ogunshola's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Ogunshola play as Black?
As Black, Ben Ogunshola most often plays: Pirc Defense (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Ben Ogunshola's FIDE rating?
Ben Ogunshola is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Ben Ogunshola played?
Our database contains 240 games by Ben Ogunshola, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 69 draws, 53 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Ogunshola?
240 games by Ben Ogunshola 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.