Prepare against Benjamim Elias
PRT · World #67,393 classical · FIDE ID 1903578
When preparing against Benjamim Elias, expect 1.f4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Benjamim Elias, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamim Elias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamim Elias 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 | 1,830 | 2,063 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,890 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,906 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 12.9% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamim Elias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamim Elias's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 69% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Elias usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Elias usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Elias usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Elias usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Benjamim Elias's chess games
All 31 games by Benjamim Elias in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 4 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Antonio P Santos | 2,248 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | A03 |
| Sep 2022 | Tiago Leao | 2,155 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | A03 |
| Apr 2017 | Jose Oliveira Gaspar Dias | 1,664 | ch-POR Seniors 50+ | A03 |
| Apr 2017 | Jose Cavadas | 1,552 | ch-POR Seniors 50+ | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| Lisbon Honra-A | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,687 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50+ | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,911 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,884 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,763 |
| 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,832 |
| ch-POR Seniors 65 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamim Elias's chess games?
31 games by Benjamim Elias, from Jan 2005 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 Benjamim Elias has played.
What does Benjamim Elias play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Benjamim Elias opens with 1.f4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamim Elias answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamim Elias play as White?
As White, Benjamim Elias's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Grob's Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamim Elias play as Black?
As Black, Benjamim Elias most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Benjamim Elias's FIDE rating?
Benjamim Elias is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Benjamim Elias played?
Our database contains 31 games by Benjamim Elias, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamim Elias?
31 games by Benjamim Elias 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.