Prepare against Ben Woolf
United Kingdom · World #68,352 classical · FIDE ID 343400671
When preparing against Ben Woolf, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by Ben Woolf, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ben Woolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Woolf 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 | 1,827 | 1,831 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,757 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 31.1% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Woolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Woolf's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Woolf usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Woolf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Woolf usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Woolf usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Woolf usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Ben Woolf's chess games
All 45 games by Ben Woolf in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Aug 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, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Gordon Randall | 1,964 | 35th NATO Chess | A56 |
| Sep 2023 | Paolo Violini | 1,941 | ch-NATO 33rd | B14 |
| Oct 2024 | Eduardas Brusokas | 1,932 | 34th NATO Chess | B01 |
| Oct 2024 | Francois Simard | 1,868 | 34th NATO Chess | C26 |
| Sep 2023 | John Farrell | 1,849 | ch-NATO 33rd | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,640 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,660 |
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,524 |
| Armed Forces Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,754 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Woolf's chess games?
45 games by Ben Woolf, from Aug 2022 to Aug 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 Woolf has played.
What does Ben Woolf play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ben Woolf opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Woolf answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ben Woolf play as White?
As White, Ben Woolf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Woolf play as Black?
As Black, Ben Woolf most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ben Woolf's FIDE rating?
Ben Woolf is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (May 2025).
How many games has Ben Woolf played?
Our database contains 45 games by Ben Woolf, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Woolf?
45 games by Ben Woolf 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.