Prepare against Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell
United Kingdom · World #25,520 classical · FIDE ID 494712
Our database contains 36 games by Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell 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 | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,964 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 38.9% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sommerbauer-Cornell usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Sommerbauer-Cornell usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sommerbauer-Cornell usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Sommerbauer-Cornell usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Sommerbauer-Cornell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sommerbauer-Cornell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell's chess games
All 36 games by Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Michael Fernandez | 2,243 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | B12 |
| Feb 2021 | David Friedgood | 2,188 | chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | B30 |
| Dec 2025 | Sourav Bhattacharjee | 2,167 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | B21 |
| Apr 2026 | Martin G Walker | 2,092 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | B30 |
| Aug 2023 | Roger D De Coverly | 1,917 | Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open A | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open A | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,145 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| 36th Pula Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,109 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1,968 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell's chess games?
36 games by Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell, from Aug 2023 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 Sommerbauer-Cornell has played.
What does Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell play as White?
As White, Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell play as Black?
As Black, Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell's FIDE rating?
Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell?
36 games by Ben Sommerbauer-Cornell 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.