Prepare against Benjamin Rawlings
Czechia · World #49,682 classical · FIDE ID 23751720
When preparing against Benjamin Rawlings, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Benjamin Rawlings, covering Apr 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Rawlings's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Rawlings 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 | 1,895 | 1,895 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 43.6% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 324 rated games against 267 different opponents, across 53 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 113 | 45 | 31 | 37 | 39.8% | 1,742 | 1,747 | 11 |
| Rapid | 164 | 78 | 20 | 66 | 47.6% | 1,608 | 1,540 | 12 |
| Blitz | 47 | 17 | 5 | 25 | 36.2% | 1,820 | 1,720 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 161 | 49 | 29 | 83 | 30.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 57 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 49.1% |
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 51 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 1,811 | 1,891 |
| 2025 | 109 | 47 | 20 | 42 | 1,777 | 1,751 |
| 2024 | 113 | 45 | 18 | 50 | 1,652 | 1,564 |
| 2023 | 55 | 25 | 6 | 24 | 1,443 | 1,271 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1,279 | 1,279 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Rawlings's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Rawlings's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 61.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Rawlings usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Rawlings usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rawlings usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rawlings usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rawlings usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Benjamin Rawlings's chess games
All 39 games by Benjamin Rawlings in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Martin Dlouhy | 1,901 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U12 | D55 |
| Sep 2026 | Filip Hronik | 1,880 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U12 | C50 |
| Sep 2026 | Vit Bucek | 1,866 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U12 | B34 |
| Oct 2026 | David Havlik | 1,852 | Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U14 | D30 |
| Oct 2026 | Tomas Zelenka | 1,788 | Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U14 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,183 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U12 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 19th Prague Golden U20 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,611 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U12 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,731 |
| 19th Prague Golden U20 Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,403 |
| 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,793 |
| 19th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Rawlings's chess games?
39 games by Benjamin Rawlings, from Apr 2023 to Oct 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 Rawlings has played.
What does Benjamin Rawlings play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Benjamin Rawlings opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Rawlings answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Rawlings play as White?
As White, Benjamin Rawlings's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Rawlings play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Rawlings most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Benjamin Rawlings's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Rawlings is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Rawlings played?
Our database contains 39 games by Benjamin Rawlings, covering Apr 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 9 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Rawlings?
39 games by Benjamin Rawlings 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.