Prepare against Benjamin Fearnhead
United Kingdom · World #62,033 classical · FIDE ID 499056
Our database contains 41 games by Benjamin Fearnhead, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Fearnhead's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Fearnhead 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 | 1,848 | 1,881 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,944 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 41.5% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Fearnhead's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Fearnhead's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 64.7% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fearnhead usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Fearnhead usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Fearnhead usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Fearnhead usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Fearnhead usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Fearnhead usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Benjamin Fearnhead's chess games
All 41 games by Benjamin Fearnhead in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Lewis Martin | 2,050 | British Rapidplay | B12 |
| Mar 2025 | Rock Yu | 2,048 | British Rapidplay | A08 |
| Aug 2026 | Thomas Minter | 1,972 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | B02 |
| Aug 2026 | Nayan Keats Rastogi | 1,939 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Robert Akeya-Price | 1,934 | 1st University of Warwick Congress: Open | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,047 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,007 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
| 1st University of Warwick Congress: Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,727 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,241 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Fearnhead's chess games?
41 games by Benjamin Fearnhead, from Oct 2021 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 Fearnhead has played.
What does Benjamin Fearnhead play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Benjamin Fearnhead opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nc3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Fearnhead answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Fearnhead play as White?
As White, Benjamin Fearnhead's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Fearnhead play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Fearnhead most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Benjamin Fearnhead's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Fearnhead is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Fearnhead played?
Our database contains 41 games by Benjamin Fearnhead, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Fearnhead?
41 games by Benjamin Fearnhead 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.