Prepare against Benjamin Stenseng
Norway · World #88,868 classical · FIDE ID 1542206
When preparing against Benjamin Stenseng, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 51 games by Benjamin Stenseng, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Stenseng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Stenseng 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 | 1,762 | 1,765 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,682 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,702 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 45.1% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Stenseng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Stenseng's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 34.6% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Stenseng usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Stenseng usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stenseng usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Stenseng usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Stenseng usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Stenseng's chess games
All 51 games by Benjamin Stenseng in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Karl Anker Slettum | 1,839 | Drammen Konnerud Autumn A | B02 |
| Nov 2017 | Anders Nilsson Aure | 1,803 | Konnerud Autumn | A29 |
| May 2022 | Haider M Morad | 1,792 | chT-NOR Clubs | B10 |
| Feb 2022 | Jussi Dyrnes | 1,764 | Kragero Open | A48 |
| Oct 2017 | Anders Sorjordet | 1,738 | Konnerud Autumn | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,603 |
| Konnerud Autumn | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
| Drammen Konnerud Autumn A | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Konnerud GP | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,240 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Stenseng's chess games?
51 games by Benjamin Stenseng, from Apr 2017 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 Stenseng has played.
What does Benjamin Stenseng play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Benjamin Stenseng opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Stenseng answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Stenseng play as White?
As White, Benjamin Stenseng's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Stenseng play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Stenseng most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Benjamin Stenseng's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Stenseng is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Stenseng played?
Our database contains 51 games by Benjamin Stenseng, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Stenseng?
51 games by Benjamin Stenseng 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.