Prepare against Benjamin Zarriess
DEU · World #84,171 classical · FIDE ID 34606645
When preparing against Benjamin Zarriess, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Benjamin Zarriess, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Zarriess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Zarriess 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 | 1,776 | 1,798 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,788 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 13 | 17 | 25 | 23.6% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Zarriess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Zarriess's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c6 (35% of these games) — Zarriess usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zarriess usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Zarriess usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zarriess usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 26.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Benjamin Zarriess's chess games
All 55 games by Benjamin Zarriess in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pascal Eschmann | 1,902 | Biel Open B 56th | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Papageorgiou Martinella,Ilios | 1,720 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | D37 |
| Jul 2025 | Stefan SUI Zimmermann | 1,714 | 58th Biel ATO | C26 |
| Mar 2024 | Karim Aoun | 1,670 | Reykjavik Open | B31 |
| Mar 2024 | Thor Saemundsson | 1,626 | Reykjavik Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,846 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,728 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,784 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,564 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,526 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,648 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Zarriess's chess games?
55 games by Benjamin Zarriess, from Sep 2021 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 Zarriess has played.
What does Benjamin Zarriess play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Benjamin Zarriess opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Zarriess answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Zarriess play as White?
As White, Benjamin Zarriess's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Zarriess play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Zarriess most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Benjamin Zarriess's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Zarriess is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Zarriess played?
Our database contains 55 games by Benjamin Zarriess, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Zarriess?
55 games by Benjamin Zarriess 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.