Prepare against Benjamin Moon
FM · United States · World #7,071 classical · FIDE ID 2064847
When preparing against Benjamin Moon, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 23.9% over 67 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Benjamin Moon, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Moon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Moon 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 | 2,224 | 2,334 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,234 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,245 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 73 | 60 | 109 | 30.2% |
| As White | 123 | 31 | 37 | 55 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 119 | 42 | 23 | 54 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Moon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Moon's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 94.3% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Moon usually continues Bf4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Moon usually continues Bf4 (31.8% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Moon usually continues dxc5 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Moon usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Moon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 32.7% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 32.7% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 23.6% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 56.8% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Moon's chess games
All 242 games by Benjamin Moon in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Sep 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: 73 wins, 60 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 67 | 16/19/32 | 23.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,604 | Titled Tue | D32 |
| Apr 2018 | Rasmus Svane | 2,587 | Titled Tue | B36 |
| Jun 2022 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,584 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Maxim Dlugy | 2,513 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Irakli Beradze | 2,487 | Charlotte Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 93 | 37.5 | 2,298 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM | 2018 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 15 | 6 | 2,179 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM-C | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,450 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM B | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| 12th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,177 |
| Dallas UT Fall Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Moon's chess games?
242 games by Benjamin Moon, from Nov 2014 to Sep 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 Moon has played.
What does Benjamin Moon play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Benjamin Moon opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Moon answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Moon play as White?
As White, Benjamin Moon's most-played openings in our database are: London System (67 games, 23.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Moon play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Moon most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Benjamin Moon's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Moon is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Benjamin Moon played?
Our database contains 242 games by Benjamin Moon, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 60 draws, 109 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Moon?
242 games by Benjamin Moon 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.