Prepare against Benjamin Vincent Hercules
CM · ZAF · World #13,531 classical · FIDE ID 14301938
When preparing against Benjamin Vincent Hercules, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 226 games by Benjamin Vincent Hercules, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Vincent Hercules's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Vincent Hercules 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 | 2,122 | 2,209 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,163 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,163 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 93 | 57 | 76 | 41.2% |
| As White | 112 | 49 | 27 | 36 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 44 | 30 | 40 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Vincent Hercules's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Vincent Hercules's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 77.7% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 10.7% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hercules usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hercules usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hercules usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 70.8% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Hercules usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hercules usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Hercules usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 89.1% | 58.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.9% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 72.1% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Vincent Hercules's chess games
All 226 games by Benjamin Vincent Hercules in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 93 wins, 57 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Sahaj Grover | 2,511 | Pretoria Capablanca Memorial | B66 |
| Aug 2010 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,406 | 49th Wch U20 | A58 |
| Jul 2013 | Sameer Kathmale | 2,359 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,250 | Johannesburg Redpath Open | E90 |
| Oct 2019 | Alberto Gimenez Martinez | 2,225 | 21st Reunion Open | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2019 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,078 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| 45th ch-RSA | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,021 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| Pretoria Capablanca Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
| Johannesburg PSS IM | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Vincent Hercules's chess games?
226 games by Benjamin Vincent Hercules, from Oct 2007 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 Vincent Hercules has played.
What does Benjamin Vincent Hercules play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Benjamin Vincent Hercules opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Vincent Hercules answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Vincent Hercules play as White?
As White, Benjamin Vincent Hercules's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Vincent Hercules play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Vincent Hercules most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Benjamin Vincent Hercules's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Vincent Hercules is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Benjamin Vincent Hercules played?
Our database contains 226 games by Benjamin Vincent Hercules, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 57 draws, 76 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Vincent Hercules?
226 games by Benjamin Vincent Hercules 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.