Prepare against Benedict Scholz
DEU · World #10,580 classical · FIDE ID 16274350
Our database contains 34 games by Benedict Scholz, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benedict Scholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedict Scholz 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 | 2,161 | 2,184 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,102 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedict Scholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedict Scholz's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Scholz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Scholz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Scholz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Benedict Scholz's chess games
All 34 games by Benedict Scholz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Sebastian Wezel | 1,939 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B67 |
| Aug 2024 | Edgard Zhuikov | 1,923 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B22 |
| Oct 2024 | U Egli | 1,877 | 41st Muensterland Open | B01 |
| Jul 2019 | Axel Freiknecht | 1,873 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B48 |
| Oct 2024 | Taylan Oeztekin | 1,873 | 41st Muensterland Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,631 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,586 |
| 53rd Sparkassen Open A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,081 |
| grenke Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,223 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedict Scholz's chess games?
34 games by Benedict Scholz, from Feb 2019 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 Benedict Scholz has played.
What does Benedict Scholz play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Benedict Scholz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedict Scholz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benedict Scholz play as White?
As White, Benedict Scholz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedict Scholz play as Black?
As Black, Benedict Scholz most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Benedict Scholz's FIDE rating?
Benedict Scholz is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Benedict Scholz played?
Our database contains 34 games by Benedict Scholz, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedict Scholz?
34 games by Benedict Scholz 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.