Prepare against Dirk Bense
DEU · FIDE ID 12983918
When preparing against Dirk Bense, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 98 games by Dirk Bense. Below you'll find Dirk Bense's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Bense 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 | 1,837 | – | – |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 39 | 41 | 18 | 39.8% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 21 | 10 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Bense's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Bense's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 75.9% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 24.1% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bense usually continues Nf3 (90.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bense usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bense usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Bense usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bense usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bense usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Dirk Bense's chess games
All 98 games by Dirk Bense in the Chess.ceo database 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: 39 wins, 41 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Sven Kreigenfeld | 2,090 | Ruhrgebiet VK4 9798 | A41 |
| Nov 2007 | Dieter Komans | 2,046 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0708 | C65 |
| Oct 2009 | Lothar Tochtrop | 2,043 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | B44 |
| Jan 2010 | Rolf Bachmann | 2,023 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | B01 |
| Nov 2004 | Rolf Jungbluth | 1,978 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | E74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,852 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| Hagen Hohenlimburg Open | 1978 | 8 | 3 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3 | – |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,017 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,073 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Bense's chess games?
98 games by Dirk Bense are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Dirk Bense has played.
What does Dirk Bense play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Dirk Bense opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Bense answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games).
What openings does Dirk Bense play as White?
As White, Dirk Bense's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Bense play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Bense most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Dirk Bense's FIDE rating?
Dirk Bense is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess.
How many games has Dirk Bense played?
Our database contains 98 games by Dirk Bense. Overall record: 39 wins, 41 draws, 18 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Bense?
98 games by Dirk Bense 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.