Prepare against Benjamin Murray
Ireland · World #17,500 classical · FIDE ID 2512963
Our database contains 119 games by Benjamin Murray, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Murray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Murray 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 | 2,080 | 2,096 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,866 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,874 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 63 | 18 | 38 | 52.9% |
| As White | 58 | 33 | 11 | 14 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 30 | 7 | 24 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Murray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Murray's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 66.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.4% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Murray usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 84.8% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
Benjamin Murray's chess games
All 119 games by Benjamin Murray in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 63 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Tom O'Gorman | 2,368 | Bunratty Online | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Colm Daly | 2,182 | The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | B00 |
| Feb 2021 | Shanemelaugh Melaugh | 2,161 | Bunratty Online | C01 |
| Sep 2021 | Maxim Le Clercq | 2,005 | Dublin Masters Open | C02 |
| Jul 2019 | Elie Verhille | 1,998 | Robinson Cup U14 | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,845 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,245 |
| Hibernian Monday Summer League | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,919 |
| Cork Masters | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,974 |
| Glorney Cup | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| Celtic Nations U14 | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Murray's chess games?
119 games by Benjamin Murray, from Dec 2018 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 Murray has played.
What does Benjamin Murray play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Benjamin Murray opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Murray answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Murray play as White?
As White, Benjamin Murray's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Murray play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Murray most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Benjamin Murray's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Murray is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Murray played?
Our database contains 119 games by Benjamin Murray, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Murray?
119 games by Benjamin Murray 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.