Prepare against Benny Christensen
DNK · World #71,587 classical · FIDE ID 1429949
When preparing against Benny Christensen, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Benny Christensen, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benny Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benny Christensen 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 | 1,816 | 1,852 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benny Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benny Christensen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 41.7% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Benny Christensen's chess games
All 44 games by Benny Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Martin Moller | 1,771 | ch-Logumkloster | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Jesper Kallesen | 1,748 | Logumkloster A | A40 |
| May 2018 | Scot Wolfgang Jensen | 1,659 | ch-Logumkloster | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Olav Erstad Jorgensen | 1,639 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B50 |
| Nov 2016 | Nis H. Madsen | 1,625 | chT-South Jutland 1617 Series A Gr1 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logumkloster Open | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 1,559 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,701 |
| ch-Logumkloster | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,789 |
| Logumkloster A | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,670 |
| chT-South Jutland 1819 Master 2 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,656 |
| chT-South Jutland 2223 Series A | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,650 |
| chT-South Jutland 1718 Qual Master 2 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,718 |
| chT-South Jutland 1920 Master 2 | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benny Christensen's chess games?
44 games by Benny Christensen, from Jun 2016 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 Benny Christensen has played.
What does Benny Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Benny Christensen opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benny Christensen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Benny Christensen play as White?
As White, Benny Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benny Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Benny Christensen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Benny Christensen's FIDE rating?
Benny Christensen is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Benny Christensen played?
Our database contains 44 games by Benny Christensen, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benny Christensen?
44 games by Benny Christensen 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.