Prepare against Benjamin Bok
GM · NLD · World #256 classical · FIDE ID 1017063
When preparing against Benjamin Bok, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 33.3% over 90 games.
Our database contains 4,894 games by Benjamin Bok, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Bok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Bok 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 | 2,560 | 2,645 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,563 | 2,634 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,603 | 2,674 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,894 | 2,631 | 1,164 | 1,098 | 53.8% |
| As White | 2,483 | 1,448 | 565 | 469 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 2,411 | 1,183 | 599 | 629 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Bok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Bok's side.
First moves as White (2,470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,491 | 60.4% | 70.9% |
| e4 | 576 | 23.3% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 205 | 8.3% | 72.4% |
| Nf3 | 197 | 8.0% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 70.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bok usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bok usually continues c4 (74.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bok usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bok usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bok usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bok usually continues d4 (68.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,055 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 718 | 68.1% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 327 | 31.0% | 51.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 0.6% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (810 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 708 | 87.4% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 91 | 11.2% | 55.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 0.9% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Bok's chess games
All 4,894 games by Benjamin Bok in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 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: 2,631 wins, 1,164 draws, 1,098 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 373 | 232/61/80 | 62.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 328 | 210/53/65 | 64.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 170 | 110/28/32 | 64.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 159 | 101/38/20 | 63.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 153 | 104/25/24 | 68.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 82 | 56/18/8 | 68.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76 | 35/25/16 | 46.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 59 | 29/20/10 | 49.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 56 | 32/8/16 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 55 | 40/4/11 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 317 | 189/42/86 | 59.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 136 | 80/26/30 | 58.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 134 | 89/16/29 | 66.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 123 | 65/28/30 | 52.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 102 | 58/22/22 | 56.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 90 | 30/39/21 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 86 | 36/25/25 | 41.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 86 | 35/23/28 | 40.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 82 | 32/25/25 | 39.0% |
| D02 | London System | 82 | 48/15/19 | 58.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,833 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Feb 2017 | Wesley So | 2,822 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | A34 |
| Jan 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Titled Tue | B92 |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,086 | 1,470 | 2,588 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 103 | 74.5 | 2,607 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 70 | 46.5 | 2,584 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 30.5 | 2,629 |
| ch-NED | 2019 | 35 | 17 | 2,590 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2024 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,471 |
| Saint Louis Summer A | 2024 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,589 |
| Saint Louis Spring A | 2024 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,572 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (46 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (27 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (26 games) · Denis Lazavik (25 games) · Alexander Grischuk (25 games) · Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (23 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (23 games) · Grigoriy Oparin (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Bok's chess games?
4,894 games by Benjamin Bok, from Jul 2007 to Sep 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 Bok has played.
What does Benjamin Bok play on the first move as White?
Across 2,470 games with White in our database, Benjamin Bok opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Bok answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Bok play as White?
As White, Benjamin Bok's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (373 games, 62.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (328 games, 64.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (170 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,483 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Bok play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Bok most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (317 games, 59.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (136 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (134 games, 66.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,411 games.
What is Benjamin Bok's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Bok is currently rated 2,560 in classical chess, 2,563 in rapid and 2,603 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,645 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Benjamin Bok played?
Our database contains 4,894 games by Benjamin Bok, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,631 wins, 1,164 draws, 1,098 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Bok?
4,894 games by Benjamin Bok 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.