Prepare against Benjamin Spagnoli
France · World #50,021 classical · FIDE ID 20667116
Our database contains 83 games by Benjamin Spagnoli, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Spagnoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Spagnoli 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 | 1,893 | 1,913 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,830 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,818 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 32 | 12 | 39 | 38.6% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 86.4% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Spagnoli usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Spagnoli usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Spagnoli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Spagnoli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Spagnoli usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Spagnoli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Spagnoli's chess games
All 83 games by Benjamin Spagnoli in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Bernd Reinhardt | 2,188 | Davos Open 20th | D00 |
| May 2020 | Elouan Fardet | 2,163 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B77 |
| May 2020 | Loic Fournier | 2,116 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A67 |
| Aug 2021 | Moritz Valentin Collin | 2,043 | Davos Summer Open | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Henrik W. Joensen | 1,751 | Reykjavik Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,876 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 7th Locarno Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| Davos Open 20th | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,936 |
| Lugano Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Spagnoli's chess games?
83 games by Benjamin Spagnoli, from Sep 2010 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 Spagnoli has played.
What does Benjamin Spagnoli play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Benjamin Spagnoli opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Spagnoli answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Spagnoli play as White?
As White, Benjamin Spagnoli's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Spagnoli play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Spagnoli most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Benjamin Spagnoli's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Spagnoli is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Spagnoli played?
Our database contains 83 games by Benjamin Spagnoli, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Spagnoli?
83 games by Benjamin Spagnoli 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.