Prepare against Benjamin Bangert
DEU · World #66,946 classical · FIDE ID 24692654
When preparing against Benjamin Bangert, expect 1.c4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Benjamin Bangert, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Bangert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Bangert 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 | 1,832 | 1,839 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Bangert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Bangert's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 82.4% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Bangert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Bangert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bangert usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bangert usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Bangert usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Bangert's chess games
All 34 games by Benjamin Bangert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Max Bilau | 1,645 | ch-GER U25-A | D30 |
| May 2014 | Manfred Strzeletz | 1,614 | Berlin Spring Open B | B12 |
| May 2014 | Marcel Roemgens | 1,612 | Berlin Spring Open B | D13 |
| May 2016 | Xenia Walow | 1,575 | ch-GER U25-A | D05 |
| May 2008 | Thomas Wagner | 1,554 | ch-GER U25 Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,504 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,579 |
| Berlin Spring Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Bangert's chess games?
34 games by Benjamin Bangert, from Jul 2014 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 Benjamin Bangert has played.
What does Benjamin Bangert play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Benjamin Bangert opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Bangert answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Bangert play as White?
As White, Benjamin Bangert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Bangert play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Bangert most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Benjamin Bangert's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Bangert is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Bangert played?
Our database contains 34 games by Benjamin Bangert, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Bangert?
34 games by Benjamin Bangert 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.