Prepare against Benjamin Fradkin
Canada · World #66,534 classical · FIDE ID 2625334
When preparing against Benjamin Fradkin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Benjamin Fradkin, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Fradkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Fradkin 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 | 1,833 | 1,964 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,957 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,891 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 17.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Fradkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Fradkin's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fradkin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fradkin usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Fradkin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Benjamin Fradkin's chess games
All 34 games by Benjamin Fradkin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Michael Barron | 2,178 | Canadian Open | A83 |
| Oct 2025 | Boris Tsynman | 2,008 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | E60 |
| Oct 2025 | L Bondar | 1,917 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | E11 |
| Jul 2016 | Brian Profit | 1,896 | Canadian Open | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Shiva Chakkoli | 1,671 | Aurora Spring Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 17 | 5 | 1,905 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,979 |
| Aurora Spring Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,750 |
| Candidates Rapid | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,045 |
| ch-Canadian Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Fradkin's chess games?
34 games by Benjamin Fradkin, from Oct 2015 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 Fradkin has played.
What does Benjamin Fradkin play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Benjamin Fradkin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Fradkin answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Fradkin play as White?
As White, Benjamin Fradkin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Fradkin play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Fradkin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Benjamin Fradkin's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Fradkin is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (May 2016).
How many games has Benjamin Fradkin played?
Our database contains 34 games by Benjamin Fradkin, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Fradkin?
34 games by Benjamin Fradkin 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.