Prepare against Benedikt Sohn
Austria · World #16,839 classical · FIDE ID 1664310
Our database contains 80 games by Benedikt Sohn, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Sohn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Sohn 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 | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,190 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 22 | 24 | 42.5% |
| As White | 41 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Sohn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Sohn's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 95.1% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.4% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Sohn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Sohn usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Sohn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Sohn usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 31.0% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Benedikt Sohn's chess games
All 80 games by Benedikt Sohn in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Jul 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: 34 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Daniel Kristoferitsch | 2,275 | ch-AUT U18 Rapid | D47 |
| Jul 2024 | Franco Privitera | 1,934 | 43rd St Veit Open 2024 | C15 |
| Oct 2021 | Moritz Pernerstorfer | 1,884 | ch-AUT U16 | E81 |
| Oct 2023 | Daniel Karner | 1,862 | ch-AUT U18 Rapid | A58 |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Gschiel | 1,849 | ch-AUT U14 Online Blitz | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 25th Styrian Open U08/12 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,364 |
| 28th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,441 |
| Styrian Open U14/18 26th | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,563 |
| 27th Styrian Open U14/18 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,490 |
| ch-AUT U14 Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,694 |
| ch-AUT U14 Online Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,700 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Sohn's chess games?
80 games by Benedikt Sohn, from Dec 2017 to Jul 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 Sohn has played.
What does Benedikt Sohn play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Benedikt Sohn opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Sohn answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Sohn play as White?
As White, Benedikt Sohn's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Sohn play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Sohn most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Benedikt Sohn's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Sohn is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Benedikt Sohn played?
Our database contains 80 games by Benedikt Sohn, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Sohn?
80 games by Benedikt Sohn 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.