Prepare against Benedikt Briem
CM · Iceland · World #6,326 classical · FIDE ID 2315432
Our database contains 356 games by Benedikt Briem, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Briem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Briem 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 | 2,239 | 2,262 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,197 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,234 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 132 | 88 | 136 | 37.1% |
| As White | 179 | 70 | 52 | 57 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 177 | 62 | 36 | 79 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Briem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Briem's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 88.3% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 7 | 3.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.8% | 40.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Briem usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Briem usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Briem usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Briem usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Briem usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Briem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 41.7% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.7% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 51.9% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 37.0% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.1% | 58.3% |
Benedikt Briem's chess games
All 356 games by Benedikt Briem in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 132 wins, 88 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Mahel Boyer | 2,526 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | A40 |
| Mar 2026 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,484 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | C53 |
| Mar 2023 | Artur Jakubiec | 2,448 | chT-ISL Kvika 2223 | A87 |
| Nov 2023 | Lovro Novosel | 2,375 | Wch U18 | E15 |
| Nov 2025 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,371 | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 41 | 19 | 1,925 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 22 | 12 | 1,861 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| Reykjavik Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,992 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,324 |
| 3rd Cidade De Lagos Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
| Reykjavik Autumn | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Briem's chess games?
356 games by Benedikt Briem, from Mar 2016 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 Benedikt Briem has played.
What does Benedikt Briem play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Benedikt Briem opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Briem answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Briem play as White?
As White, Benedikt Briem's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Briem play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Briem most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Benedikt Briem's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Briem is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Benedikt Briem played?
Our database contains 356 games by Benedikt Briem, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 88 draws, 136 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Briem?
356 games by Benedikt Briem 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.