Prepare against Benjamin Carter
United Kingdom · World #77,188 classical · FIDE ID 343452280
Our database contains 32 games by Benjamin Carter, covering Aug 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Carter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Carter 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 | 1,799 | 1,826 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,736 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,774 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Carter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Carter's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Carter usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Carter usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Carter usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Benjamin Carter's chess games
All 32 games by Benjamin Carter in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sreeyan Andhurthi | 1,950 | Glorney International 2026 | Stokes Cup | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Henry Burton | 1,689 | Glorney International 2026 | Stokes Cup | C02 |
| Mar 2026 | Krish V | 1,546 | Milton Keynes Open 2026 | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Handuo Cao | 1,239 | ch-BCF U10 blitz | C45 |
| Jul 2024 | Karun Suresh | 1,012 | ch-BCF U10 blitz | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,271 |
| ch-BCF U10 rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,318 |
| Milton Keynes Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,775 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,675 |
| Glorney International 2026 | Stokes Cup | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,973 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Carter's chess games?
32 games by Benjamin Carter, from Aug 2024 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 Carter has played.
What does Benjamin Carter play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Benjamin Carter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Carter answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Carter play as White?
As White, Benjamin Carter's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Carter play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Carter most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Benjamin Carter's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Carter is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (May 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Carter played?
Our database contains 32 games by Benjamin Carter, covering Aug 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Carter?
32 games by Benjamin Carter 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.