Prepare against Dominic L Bennett
United Kingdom · World #33,837 classical · FIDE ID 416657
Our database contains 249 games by Dominic L Bennett, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominic L Bennett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominic L 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 | 1,964 | 2,084 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,973 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,075 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 83 | 73 | 93 | 33.3% |
| As White | 125 | 44 | 34 | 47 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 39 | 39 | 46 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominic L Bennett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominic L Bennett's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 34.4% | 46.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 22.4% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 20.8% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 19 | 15.2% | 44.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Bennett usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Bennett usually continues e4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Bennett usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Bennett usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Bennett usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 62.7% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.2% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 51.1% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 26.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Dominic L Bennett's chess games
All 249 games by Dominic L Bennett in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Aug 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: 83 wins, 73 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | David Buckley | 2,265 | Frome Open | B80 |
| Apr 2014 | Vegar Koi Gandrud | 2,223 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | B26 |
| Oct 2010 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,214 | Uxbridge Open | B07 |
| Jun 2011 | Paul Cumbers | 2,214 | Gatwick e2e4 Open A | A47 |
| Apr 2014 | Donald J Mason | 2,212 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-D | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| Telford 4NCL Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Masters A | 2012 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,933 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Challengers G | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,199 |
| Frodsham Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominic L Bennett's chess games?
249 games by Dominic L Bennett, from Jul 2010 to Aug 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 Dominic L Bennett has played.
What does Dominic L Bennett play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Dominic L Bennett opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominic L Bennett answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Dominic L Bennett play as White?
As White, Dominic L Bennett's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominic L Bennett play as Black?
As Black, Dominic L Bennett most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Dominic L Bennett's FIDE rating?
Dominic L Bennett is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Dominic L Bennett played?
Our database contains 249 games by Dominic L Bennett, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 73 draws, 93 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominic L Bennett?
249 games by Dominic L 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.