Prepare against David Bennett
CM · United States · World #31,663 classical · FIDE ID 2028271
When preparing against David Bennett, expect 1.f4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 212 games by David Bennett, covering Jan 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find David Bennett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Bennett 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 | 1,977 | 2,234 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,194 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 58 | 10 | 144 | 27.4% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 3 | 62 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 114 | 25 | 7 | 82 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Bennett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Bennett's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 45 | 45.9% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 39 | 39.8% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 12.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 46% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bennett usually continues fxe5 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Bennett usually continues g3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bennett usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Bennett usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| b6 | 18 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 16.7% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 46.3% | 23.7% |
| b6 | 17 | 41.5% | 23.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
David Bennett's chess games
All 212 games by David Bennett in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Nov 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: 58 wins, 10 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 45 | 13/1/31 | 28.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Adam Hunt | 2,424 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Mar 2006 | Andjelko Dragojlovic | 2,342 | Novi Sad Open B | D75 |
| Nov 2015 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,335 | Titled Tue | D79 |
| May 2024 | Ketevan Tsatsalashvili | 2,315 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander A. Chernov | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 152 | 39.5 | 1,980 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| 3rd Washington Congress | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| Novi Sad Open B | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,262 |
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| 99th Edward Lasker Memorial | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,087 |
| ch-NY State 134th | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,345 |
| 1st Sofia Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Bennett's chess games?
212 games by David Bennett, from Jan 2006 to Nov 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 David Bennett has played.
What does David Bennett play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, David Bennett opens with 1.f4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Bennett answers 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...b6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...b6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does David Bennett play as White?
As White, David Bennett's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (45 games, 28.9% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Bennett play as Black?
As Black, David Bennett most often plays: Owen Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is David Bennett's FIDE rating?
David Bennett is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jan 2011).
How many games has David Bennett played?
Our database contains 212 games by David Bennett, covering Jan 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 10 draws, 144 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Bennett?
212 games by David Bennett 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.