Prepare against Benjamin Kienboeck
FM · Austria · World #4,055 classical · FIDE ID 1649353
When preparing against Benjamin Kienboeck, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 508 games by Benjamin Kienboeck, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Kienboeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Kienboeck 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 | 2,301 | 2,348 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,191 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,171 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 508 | 213 | 107 | 188 | 41.9% |
| As White | 260 | 111 | 57 | 92 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 248 | 102 | 50 | 96 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Kienboeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Kienboeck's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 254 | 97.7% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kienboeck usually continues Nf3 (42.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kienboeck usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kienboeck usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kienboeck usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kienboeck usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 81 | 59.6% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 29 | 21.3% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 26 | 19.1% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 82.9% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.7% | 59.1% |
Benjamin Kienboeck's chess games
All 508 games by Benjamin Kienboeck in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 213 wins, 107 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Davit Shengelia | 2,494 | chT2W-AUT 2324 | B46 |
| Jun 2023 | Georg Halvax | 2,451 | ch-AUT Rapid | D26 |
| Dec 2025 | Say Das | 2,434 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | B06 |
| Aug 2024 | Konstantin Peyrer | 2,425 | ch-AUT | B94 |
| May 2023 | Alexander Baburin | 2,397 | Bodensee Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 | 2022 | 28 | 15 | 1,855 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 27 | 15 | 2,166 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 23 | 13 | 2,246 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 21 | 14 | 2,202 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,255 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 1,505 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2016 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,560 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Kienboeck's chess games?
508 games by Benjamin Kienboeck, from May 2015 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 Kienboeck has played.
What does Benjamin Kienboeck play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Benjamin Kienboeck opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Kienboeck answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Kienboeck play as White?
As White, Benjamin Kienboeck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 25.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (23 games, 56.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Kienboeck play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Kienboeck most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Benjamin Kienboeck's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Kienboeck is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Kienboeck played?
Our database contains 508 games by Benjamin Kienboeck, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 213 wins, 107 draws, 188 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Kienboeck?
508 games by Benjamin Kienboeck 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.