Prepare against Benno Pankrath
DEU · World #39,170 classical · FIDE ID 4657438
Our database contains 62 games by Benno Pankrath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benno Pankrath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benno Pankrath 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 | 1,939 | 2,172 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 37.1% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benno Pankrath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benno Pankrath's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pankrath usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pankrath usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Pankrath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Pankrath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Benno Pankrath's chess games
All 62 games by Benno Pankrath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 21 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Heiko Zschiedrich | 2,175 | Oberliga Ost A 9798 | A48 |
| Jan 1998 | Norbert Neumann | 2,145 | Oberliga Ost Playoff 9798 | B06 |
| Mar 1997 | Ulrike Heymann | 2,140 | 14th Aeskulap Open | A80 |
| Mar 1997 | Gabriele Just | 1,935 | 14th Aeskulap Open | A80 |
| Apr 2019 | Klaus Baerthel | 1,874 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,318 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,923 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
| 14th Aeskulap Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,088 |
| 15th Aeskulap Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,352 |
| Oberliga Ost Playoff 9798 | 1998 | 1 | 1 | 2,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benno Pankrath's chess games?
62 games by Benno Pankrath, from Apr 2003 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 Benno Pankrath has played.
What does Benno Pankrath play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Benno Pankrath opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benno Pankrath answers 1...g6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Benno Pankrath play as White?
As White, Benno Pankrath's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benno Pankrath play as Black?
As Black, Benno Pankrath most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Benno Pankrath's FIDE rating?
Benno Pankrath is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Benno Pankrath played?
Our database contains 62 games by Benno Pankrath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benno Pankrath?
62 games by Benno Pankrath 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.