Prepare against Benjamin Britsch
DEU · World #56,587 classical · FIDE ID 4669304
Our database contains 34 games by Benjamin Britsch, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Britsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Britsch 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 | 1,868 | 1,910 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,880 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,885 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Britsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Britsch's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Britsch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Britsch usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Britsch usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Britsch usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Britsch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Britsch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Britsch's chess games
All 34 games by Benjamin Britsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Frank Timeus | 2,168 | ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | B08 |
| Jan 2018 | Carsten Held | 2,099 | 30th Staufer Open A | A45 |
| Apr 2002 | Michael Fritz | 1,625 | ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | A11 |
| Apr 2002 | Holger Stroehle | 1,298 | ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | A07 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Schaefer | 1,064 | ch-Burladingen U16 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2002 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U13 | 1997 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-Burladingen U16 | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 1,289 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,638 |
| 12th Neckar Open B | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U11 | 1995 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ch-GER U11 | 1995 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| 30th Staufer Open A | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Britsch's chess games?
34 games by Benjamin Britsch, from Jul 2008 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 Britsch has played.
What does Benjamin Britsch play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Benjamin Britsch opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Britsch answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Britsch play as White?
As White, Benjamin Britsch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Britsch play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Britsch most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Benjamin Britsch's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Britsch is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Benjamin Britsch played?
Our database contains 34 games by Benjamin Britsch, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Britsch?
34 games by Benjamin Britsch 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.