Prepare against Benjamin Dauth
FM · DEU · World #6,289 classical · FIDE ID 4688104
When preparing against Benjamin Dauth, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 646 games by Benjamin Dauth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Dauth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Dauth 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 | 2,240 | 2,377 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,209 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,297 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 282 | 191 | 173 | 43.7% |
| As White | 333 | 162 | 92 | 79 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 313 | 120 | 99 | 94 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Dauth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Dauth's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 325 | 97.6% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Dauth usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dauth usually continues Bc4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dauth usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Dauth usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Dauth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 120 | 82.2% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.7% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 36.3% | 56.1% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 30.1% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 20.4% | 76.1% |
| f5 | 9 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Dauth's chess games
All 646 games by Benjamin Dauth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 282 wins, 191 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 100 | 49/27/24 | 49.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 15/3/4 | 68.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Jan-Christian Schroeder | 2,539 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C54 |
| Aug 2016 | Marius Manolache | 2,492 | Vienna Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Harika Dronavalli | 2,489 | 24th Pardubice Czech Open A | D45 |
| Nov 2012 | Kamil Dragun | 2,464 | Oberliga Nord O 1213 | B22 |
| Feb 2011 | Marcin Szelag | 2,464 | BL2-Nord 1011 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 37 | 21 | 2,180 |
| ch-Berlin | 2010 | 36 | 18 | 2,239 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2008 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,263 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 35 | 25.5 | 2,394 |
| ch-Berlin MT | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 2,335 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 11 | 2,142 |
| Olomouc Open | 2009 | 16 | 10 | 2,224 |
| ch-Berlin MK | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Dauth's chess games?
646 games by Benjamin Dauth, from Apr 2003 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 Dauth has played.
What does Benjamin Dauth play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Benjamin Dauth opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Dauth answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Dauth play as White?
As White, Benjamin Dauth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (100 games, 49.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Dauth play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Dauth most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Benjamin Dauth's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Dauth is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Benjamin Dauth played?
Our database contains 646 games by Benjamin Dauth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 191 draws, 173 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Dauth?
646 games by Benjamin Dauth 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.