Prepare against Benjamin Ridge
United Kingdom · World #49,769 classical · FIDE ID 2404702
Our database contains 38 games by Benjamin Ridge, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Ridge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Ridge 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 | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,799 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 31.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Ridge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Ridge's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 78.9% | 46.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Ridge usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Ridge's chess games
All 38 games by Benjamin Ridge 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | R McKay | 2,181 | Scottish Int Open | A21 |
| Aug 2023 | Ran Song | 1,987 | Manchester Open | C01 |
| Jul 2023 | Sam Collins | 1,947 | 128th ch-SCO Open | C19 |
| Jul 2025 | Aditya Srivastava | 1,773 | Scottish Int Open | A36 |
| Jul 2024 | Adam Walkowiak | 1,722 | Scottish Open | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 10th London CSC Weekend U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,639 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,729 |
| London Classic Open U1825 8th | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,596 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,865 |
| Dundee & Angus Minor | 2015 | 3 | 3 | 1,494 |
| Manchester Open | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,983 |
| chT2b-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Ridge's chess games?
38 games by Benjamin Ridge, 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 Ridge has played.
What does Benjamin Ridge play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Benjamin Ridge opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.Nc3 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Ridge answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Ridge play as White?
As White, Benjamin Ridge's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Ridge play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Ridge most often plays: Horwitz Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Benjamin Ridge's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Ridge is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Ridge played?
Our database contains 38 games by Benjamin Ridge, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Ridge?
38 games by Benjamin Ridge 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.