Prepare against Benjamin Snodgrass
United States · World #24,229 classical · FIDE ID 30915422
Our database contains 60 games by Benjamin Snodgrass, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Snodgrass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Snodgrass 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 | 2,024 | 2,052 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,925 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,952 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 9 | 34 | 28.3% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Snodgrass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Snodgrass's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 59.4% | 31.6% |
| e4 | 12 | 37.5% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Snodgrass usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Snodgrass usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …h6 (5% of these games) — Snodgrass usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Snodgrass usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Snodgrass usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Snodgrass usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| a5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Snodgrass's chess games
All 60 games by Benjamin Snodgrass in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,388 | Titled Tue | A58 |
| Apr 2020 | Dey Shahil | 2,376 | Titled Tue | B26 |
| Apr 2020 | Guilherme De Borba | 2,279 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Neeraj Harish | 2,212 | 58th Biel Master Open | B30 |
| Jul 2025 | Alessandro Marcenaro | 2,160 | 58th Biel Master Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,047 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| Charlotte Carolinas Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,982 |
| US Masters Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,862 |
| North Carolina Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,064 |
| Charlotte Spring Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,000 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Alto Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Snodgrass's chess games?
60 games by Benjamin Snodgrass, from Oct 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 Snodgrass has played.
What does Benjamin Snodgrass play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Benjamin Snodgrass opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Snodgrass answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...a5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Snodgrass play as White?
As White, Benjamin Snodgrass's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Snodgrass play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Snodgrass most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Benjamin Snodgrass's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Snodgrass is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Snodgrass played?
Our database contains 60 games by Benjamin Snodgrass, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Snodgrass?
60 games by Benjamin Snodgrass 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.