Prepare against Benjamin Go
NLD · World #15,023 classical · FIDE ID 1014560
Our database contains 144 games by Benjamin Go, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Go's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Go 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 | 2,105 | 2,191 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 50 | 27 | 67 | 34.7% |
| As White | 73 | 21 | 14 | 38 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 29 | 13 | 29 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Go's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Go's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 100.0% | 38.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.4% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Go usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Go usually continues b4 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Go usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 47.9% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.2% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 22.9% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
Benjamin Go's chess games
All 144 games by Benjamin Go in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 50 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French Defense | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Robert Ris | 2,415 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | D17 |
| Aug 2011 | Sander Van Eijk | 2,380 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | C11 |
| Nov 2012 | Hans Klip | 2,376 | chT-NED 1213 | C56 |
| Aug 2016 | Ivo Maris | 2,370 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | E16 |
| Jul 2014 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,345 | Dieren Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 34 | 12 | 2,098 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,007 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,156 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| 50th Groningen Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,149 |
| 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Go's chess games?
144 games by Benjamin Go, from Jul 2005 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 Go has played.
What does Benjamin Go play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Benjamin Go opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Go answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Go play as White?
As White, Benjamin Go's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Go play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Go most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Benjamin Go's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Go is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Benjamin Go played?
Our database contains 144 games by Benjamin Go, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Go?
144 games by Benjamin Go 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.