Prepare against Benjamin Carter
United Kingdom · World #60,569 classical · FIDE ID 343452280
When preparing against Benjamin Carter, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Benjamin Carter, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 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 | 1,854 | 1,854 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,757 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,774 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 36.2% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
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 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Carter usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Carter usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Carter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Benjamin Carter's chess games
All 47 games by Benjamin Carter in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sreeyan Andhurthi | 1,950 | Stokes Cup 2026 | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Guranshvir Singh | 1,865 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Leon Kesiak | 1,828 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | E05 |
| Jan 2026 | Luke Chapman | 1,802 | South of England Junior Congress 2026 U15/U18 | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Jorge Manrique Barrowman | 1,760 | English Youth Championships 2026 | B15 |
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 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,927 |
| Milton Keynes Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,775 |
| Stokes Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,675 |
| South of England Junior Congress 2026 U15/U18 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,959 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Carter's chess games?
47 games by Benjamin Carter, from Aug 2024 to Aug 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 23 games with White in our database, Benjamin Carter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Carter answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% 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: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 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 (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Benjamin Carter's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Carter is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Carter played?
Our database contains 47 games by Benjamin Carter, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Carter?
47 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.