Prepare against Ben S Rich
United Kingdom · World #56,479 classical · FIDE ID 490431
Our database contains 75 games by Ben S Rich, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben S Rich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben S Rich 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 | 1,868 | 1,875 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,928 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 31 | 19 | 25 | 41.3% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben S Rich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben S Rich's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | 26 | 66.7% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 12.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.a3 — 67% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rich usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (31% of these games) — Rich usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rich usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rich usually continues b4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Rich usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Rich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Ben S Rich's chess games
All 75 games by Ben S Rich in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 31 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alannah Ashton | 2,004 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A15 |
| Nov 2020 | Rajasekhar Pentakota | 1,998 | 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | A00 |
| Sep 2023 | Graham Chesters | 1,996 | Hull 4NCL Open A | A46 |
| Jan 2026 | Ali Roy | 1,916 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A04 |
| Mar 2024 | Elis Denele Dicen | 1,915 | British Rapidplay | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,802 |
| 4NCL Bradford U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,960 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 1st Witney Online Rapid | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,965 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben S Rich's chess games?
75 games by Ben S Rich, from Nov 2021 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 S Rich has played.
What does Ben S Rich play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ben S Rich opens with 1.a3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben S Rich answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ben S Rich play as White?
As White, Ben S Rich's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben S Rich play as Black?
As Black, Ben S Rich most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ben S Rich's FIDE rating?
Ben S Rich is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ben S Rich played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ben S Rich, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben S Rich?
75 games by Ben S Rich 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.