Prepare against Benjamin Kanizaj
HRV · World #12,738 classical · FIDE ID 14542781
Our database contains 159 games by Benjamin Kanizaj, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Kanizaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Kanizaj 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 | 2,132 | 2,132 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,960 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,178 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 57 | 42 | 60 | 35.8% |
| As White | 70 | 34 | 20 | 16 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 23 | 22 | 44 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Kanizaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Kanizaj's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 62.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kanizaj usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kanizaj usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kanizaj usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 82.8% | 35.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Kanizaj's chess games
All 159 games by Benjamin Kanizaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 57 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Nenad Doric | 2,253 | Bjelovar Open | B43 |
| Mar 2019 | Sasa Vidovic | 2,233 | Medimurska CupT | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Ozren Biti | 2,175 | CRO Topla Voda Cup | C41 |
| Jul 2020 | Filip Radenic | 2,134 | 29th chT-CRO U20 | C07 |
| Jul 2017 | Borna Cotic | 2,087 | ch-CRO U17 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2017 | 16 | 10 | 1,963 |
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,826 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,579 |
| 15th Osijek-Baranja Open U16 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,818 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| 25th EU-ch U16 | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Kanizaj's chess games?
159 games by Benjamin Kanizaj, from Jul 2014 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 Kanizaj has played.
What does Benjamin Kanizaj play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Benjamin Kanizaj opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Kanizaj answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Kanizaj play as White?
As White, Benjamin Kanizaj's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Kanizaj play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Kanizaj most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Benjamin Kanizaj's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Kanizaj is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Kanizaj played?
Our database contains 159 games by Benjamin Kanizaj, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Kanizaj?
159 games by Benjamin Kanizaj 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.