Prepare against Bostjan Benko
SVN · World #54,209 classical · FIDE ID 14606771
Our database contains 144 games by Bostjan Benko, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bostjan Benko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bostjan Benko 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 | 1,877 | 2,002 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,039 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 25 | 60 | 59 | 17.4% |
| As White | 75 | 15 | 34 | 26 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 10 | 26 | 33 | 14.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bostjan Benko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bostjan Benko's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 92.0% | 39.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 39.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Benko usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Benko usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Benko usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Benko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Benko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.5% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 20.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 17.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Bostjan Benko's chess games
All 144 games by Bostjan Benko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 60 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Aljosa Tomazini | 2,189 | chT1-SLO East | B01 |
| Oct 2017 | Matej Pozun | 2,140 | 27th chT-SLO | B33 |
| Nov 2007 | Mitja Kovac | 2,099 | chT1-SLO East | C41 |
| Oct 2009 | Krunoslav Novosel | 2,040 | chT2-SLO Ost | C41 |
| Jul 2006 | Stanko Nikolic | 2,032 | 16th chT-SLO | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,957 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2006 | 16 | 8 | 1,852 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| 27th chT-SLO | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| 16th chT-SLO | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| 75th chT-Ljubljana | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bostjan Benko's chess games?
144 games by Bostjan Benko, from Oct 2006 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 Bostjan Benko has played.
What does Bostjan Benko play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Bostjan Benko opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bostjan Benko answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Bostjan Benko play as White?
As White, Bostjan Benko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bostjan Benko play as Black?
As Black, Bostjan Benko most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Bostjan Benko's FIDE rating?
Bostjan Benko is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Bostjan Benko played?
Our database contains 144 games by Bostjan Benko, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 60 draws, 59 losses (17.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bostjan Benko?
144 games by Bostjan Benko 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.