Prepare against Herbert Benda
FM · Austria · World #10,760 classical · FIDE ID 1606778
Our database contains 289 games by Herbert Benda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Benda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Benda 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 | 2,158 | 2,356 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,274 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,271 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 95 | 130 | 64 | 32.9% |
| As White | 142 | 55 | 62 | 25 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 147 | 40 | 68 | 39 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Benda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Benda's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 97.9% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Benda usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Benda usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Benda usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Benda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Benda usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 41.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 32.8% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 25.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 56.9% | 56.1% |
| g6 | 23 | 39.7% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Herbert Benda's chess games
All 289 games by Herbert Benda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 130 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 52 | 14/25/13 | 26.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Mario Schachinger | 2,435 | Steyr Landesliga 1516 | D46 |
| Dec 2003 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,420 | chT2M-AUT 0304 | C00 |
| Jul 2003 | Martin Neubauer | 2,417 | 25th Oberwart Open | D13 |
| Jul 2003 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,399 | 25th Oberwart Open | B96 |
| Jul 2001 | Leon Mazi | 2,381 | 20th Jacques Lemans Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 13 | 9 | 2,306 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,399 |
| chT2M-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| Elekes Memorial IM 29th | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,477 |
| 27th Elekes Memorial IM | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 28th Elekes Memorial IM | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Benda's chess games?
289 games by Herbert Benda, from Apr 2003 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 Herbert Benda has played.
What does Herbert Benda play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Herbert Benda opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Benda answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Herbert Benda play as White?
As White, Herbert Benda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Benda play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Benda most often plays: Modern Defense (52 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Herbert Benda's FIDE rating?
Herbert Benda is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Herbert Benda played?
Our database contains 289 games by Herbert Benda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 130 draws, 64 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Benda?
289 games by Herbert Benda 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.