Prepare against Benedikt Huber
FM · DEU · World #4,374 classical · FIDE ID 12923583
Our database contains 604 games by Benedikt Huber, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Huber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Huber 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 | 2,292 | 2,316 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,199 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,221 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 604 | 240 | 102 | 262 | 39.7% |
| As White | 287 | 130 | 44 | 113 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 317 | 110 | 58 | 149 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Huber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Huber's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 241 | 83.7% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 37 | 12.8% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.4% | 35.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nc3 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 54.3% | 48.9% |
| e6 | 35 | 21.3% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 30 | 18.3% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 44.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 20.2% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 20.2% | 39.5% |
| f5 | 14 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
Benedikt Huber's chess games
All 604 games by Benedikt Huber in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 240 wins, 102 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 68 | 34/2/32 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 41 | 14/6/21 | 34.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/5/22 | 30.8% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 37 | 13/4/20 | 35.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 8/1/21 | 26.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,629 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
| Apr 2023 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Felix Blohberger | 2,532 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jan 2023 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,530 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 274 | 115.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2017 | 14 | 9 | 1,943 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,875 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 14 | 10 | 2,053 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,806 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,425 |
| Regionalliga SW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Huber's chess games?
604 games by Benedikt Huber, from Dec 2012 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 Huber has played.
What does Benedikt Huber play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Benedikt Huber opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Huber answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Huber play as White?
As White, Benedikt Huber's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (68 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 287 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Huber play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Huber most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Benedikt Huber's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Huber is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Benedikt Huber played?
Our database contains 604 games by Benedikt Huber, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 102 draws, 262 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Huber?
604 games by Benedikt Huber 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.