Prepare against Benjamin Giles
New Zealand · World #41,322 classical · FIDE ID 4300866
Our database contains 113 games by Benjamin Giles, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Giles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Giles 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 | 1,929 | 2,082 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,947 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,924 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 39 | 24 | 50 | 34.5% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 9 | 31 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Giles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Giles's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 100.0% | 49.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Giles usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Giles usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Giles usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 73.9% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Giles's chess games
All 113 games by Benjamin Giles 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: 39 wins, 24 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,096 | 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | B22 |
| Dec 2001 | Piotr Litwak | 2,050 | ch-NZL 109th | A52 |
| Mar 2004 | David Ian Calvert | 2,035 | chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | D14 |
| Mar 2006 | Robert Hamilton | 2,025 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | B10 |
| Apr 2006 | Adrian M S Matthews | 1,936 | Southend Open A | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL 109th | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| 1st Ilsan | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,912 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Eger Tel Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,988 |
| Southend Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Southend Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Eger Osz Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Giles's chess games?
113 games by Benjamin Giles, 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 Giles has played.
What does Benjamin Giles play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Benjamin Giles opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Giles answers 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Giles play as White?
As White, Benjamin Giles's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Giles play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Giles most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Benjamin Giles's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Giles is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Benjamin Giles played?
Our database contains 113 games by Benjamin Giles, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 24 draws, 50 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Giles?
113 games by Benjamin Giles 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.