Prepare against Benny Aizenberg
IM · Israel · World #817 classical · FIDE ID 2821125
When preparing against Benny Aizenberg, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 797 games by Benny Aizenberg, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benny Aizenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benny Aizenberg 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 | 2,470 | 2,476 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,430 | 2,430 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,471 | 2,471 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 797 | 373 | 147 | 277 | 46.8% |
| As White | 404 | 212 | 76 | 116 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 393 | 161 | 71 | 161 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benny Aizenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benny Aizenberg's side.
First moves as White (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 306 | 75.7% | 59.6% |
| f4 | 27 | 6.7% | 81.5% |
| g4 | 23 | 5.7% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 4.2% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 4.0% | 65.6% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.7% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Aizenberg usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Aizenberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Aizenberg usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 81.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Aizenberg usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Aizenberg usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Aizenberg usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 86.2% | 53.5% |
| g5 | 7 | 3.9% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 3.9% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 65.6% | 39.5% |
| f5 | 34 | 26.0% | 57.4% |
| g5 | 5 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Benny Aizenberg's chess games
All 797 games by Benny Aizenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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: 373 wins, 147 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 21/6/10 | 56.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/13/7 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 27 | 22/0/5 | 81.5% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 23 | 15/1/7 | 65.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 38 | 18/5/15 | 47.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 18/5/14 | 48.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/10/10 | 39.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 1/9/7 | 5.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
| Dec 2019 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,691 | ch-EU rapid | B77 |
| Dec 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,651 | ch-EU Rapid | B35 |
| Jul 2023 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | B68 |
| Aug 2023 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,637 | 29th Abu Dhabi Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 276 | 160 | 2,390 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 27 | 13 | 2,411 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 9 | 2,675 |
| European Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,549 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,663 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,444 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yahli Sokolovsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benny Aizenberg's chess games?
797 games by Benny Aizenberg, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Benny Aizenberg has played.
What does Benny Aizenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 404 games with White in our database, Benny Aizenberg opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games), 1.g4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benny Aizenberg answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...g5 (4% of games).
What openings does Benny Aizenberg play as White?
As White, Benny Aizenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Bird's opening (27 games, 81.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 404 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benny Aizenberg play as Black?
As Black, Benny Aizenberg most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 393 games.
What is Benny Aizenberg's FIDE rating?
Benny Aizenberg is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,471 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,476 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Benny Aizenberg played?
Our database contains 797 games by Benny Aizenberg, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 147 draws, 277 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benny Aizenberg?
797 games by Benny Aizenberg 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.