Prepare against Benedikt Dauner
FM · DEU · World #2,694 classical · FIDE ID 16225899
Our database contains 576 games by Benedikt Dauner, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Dauner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Dauner 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 | 2,351 | 2,403 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,312 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,442 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 576 | 257 | 96 | 223 | 44.6% |
| As White | 292 | 137 | 46 | 109 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 284 | 120 | 50 | 114 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Dauner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Dauner's side.
First moves as White (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 49.7% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 73 | 25.2% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 11.4% | 53.0% |
| b3 | 23 | 7.9% | 69.6% |
| c3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Dauner usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dauner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Dauner usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Dauner usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dauner usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Dauner usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 21.1% | 57.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 16.4% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 14.1% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 17 | 13.3% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 12.5% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 45.5% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 23 | 23.2% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 13.1% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
Benedikt Dauner's chess games
All 576 games by Benedikt Dauner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 257 wins, 96 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 43 | 22/9/12 | 51.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 8/5/19 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 15/3/19 | 40.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/3/16 | 26.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,683 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Mar 2023 | David Baramidze | 2,609 | Oberliga Baden 2223 | A09 |
| Jan 2023 | Vadim Milov | 2,609 | Oberliga Baden 2223 | A48 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,602 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Apr 2026 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,567 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 305 | 149.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 29 | 9.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 14 | 11 | 2,453 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,112 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Dauner's chess games?
576 games by Benedikt Dauner, from Feb 2017 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 Dauner has played.
What does Benedikt Dauner play on the first move as White?
Across 290 games with White in our database, Benedikt Dauner opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Dauner answers 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Dauner play as White?
As White, Benedikt Dauner's most-played openings in our database are: London System (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Dauner play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Dauner most often plays: Modern Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Benedikt Dauner's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Dauner is currently rated 2,351 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Benedikt Dauner played?
Our database contains 576 games by Benedikt Dauner, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 96 draws, 223 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Dauner?
576 games by Benedikt Dauner 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.