Prepare against Benny Todts
Belgium · World #59,008 classical · FIDE ID 207373
Our database contains 108 games by Benny Todts, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benny Todts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benny Todts 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 | 1,859 | 2,076 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,985 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 34 | 14 | 60 | 31.5% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 6 | 22 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 12 | 8 | 38 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benny Todts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benny Todts's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 58.0% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 28.0% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Todts usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Todts usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Todts usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Todts usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Todts usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Todts usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 75.0% | 31.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Benny Todts's chess games
All 108 games by Benny Todts in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Wim Barbier | 2,239 | ch-BEL Open | A30 |
| Aug 2004 | Eelco Haak | 2,214 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | C15 |
| Jul 2007 | Ivan Spanoghe | 2,199 | ch-BEL Open | E50 |
| Aug 2004 | Robert Schuermans | 2,166 | 4th Brasschaat Open | C18 |
| Jan 2001 | Willem Hajenius | 2,130 | BEL VSF Open B | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Flemish | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,836 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-Vlaams | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,827 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,913 |
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benny Todts's chess games?
108 games by Benny Todts, from Oct 2004 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 Todts has played.
What does Benny Todts play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Benny Todts opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benny Todts answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Benny Todts play as White?
As White, Benny Todts's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benny Todts play as Black?
As Black, Benny Todts most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Benny Todts's FIDE rating?
Benny Todts is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Benny Todts played?
Our database contains 108 games by Benny Todts, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 60 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benny Todts?
108 games by Benny Todts 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.