Prepare against Benjamin Huss
CHE · World #15,955 classical · FIDE ID 1316982
Our database contains 79 games by Benjamin Huss, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Huss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Huss 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 | 2,095 | 2,178 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 23 | 37 | 19 | 29.1% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Huss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Huss's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 41.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 41.9% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Huss usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Huss usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Huss usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Huss usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Huss usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Huss usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Huss's chess games
All 79 games by Benjamin Huss in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 37 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Vjekoslav Vulevic | 2,270 | ch-SUI Open | E73 |
| Mar 2017 | Markus Raeber | 2,200 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | A25 |
| Jul 2012 | Hans Karl | 2,166 | ch-SUI Seniors | A56 |
| Apr 2012 | Roland Kottenhoff | 2,166 | 40th Merano Gold Cup | A05 |
| Jul 2016 | Fabio Cesareo | 2,146 | ch-SUI Open | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2021 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-SUI Seniors 122nd | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| 40th Merano Gold Cup | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-SUI Seniors 118th | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-SUI Seniors 117th | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,263 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Huss's chess games?
79 games by Benjamin Huss, from Sep 2009 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 Huss has played.
What does Benjamin Huss play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Benjamin Huss opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Huss answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Huss play as White?
As White, Benjamin Huss's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Huss play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Huss most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Benjamin Huss's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Huss is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Benjamin Huss played?
Our database contains 79 games by Benjamin Huss, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 37 draws, 19 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Huss?
79 games by Benjamin Huss 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.