Prepare against Benedikt Huber
FM · DEU · World #3,771 classical · FIDE ID 16281225
Our database contains 149 games by Benedikt Huber, covering May 2019 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 | 2,310 | 2,318 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,146 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,142 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 62 | 32 | 55 | 41.6% |
| As White | 72 | 34 | 13 | 25 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 77 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 36.4% |
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 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Huber usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Huber usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Huber usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Huber usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Huber usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 33.3% | 32.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 87.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
Benedikt Huber's chess games
All 149 games by Benedikt Huber in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 62 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Das Soham | 2,376 | 23rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A80 |
| Jun 2025 | Artem Dyachuk | 2,374 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | E06 |
| Feb 2024 | Peter Keller | 2,328 | Baden-Baden Open | C54 |
| Dec 2020 | Niklas Schmider | 2,303 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Felix Wahl | 2,091 | 11th Arber Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,505 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,545 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,428 |
| Schach Tirol Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
| 11th Arber Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,701 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,582 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Huber's chess games?
149 games by Benedikt Huber, from May 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 Benedikt Huber has played.
What does Benedikt Huber play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Benedikt Huber opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Huber answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Huber play as White?
As White, Benedikt Huber's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Huber play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Huber most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Benedikt Huber's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Huber is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Benedikt Huber played?
Our database contains 149 games by Benedikt Huber, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Huber?
149 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.