Prepare against Jan Jeronym Benes
Czechia · World #54,151 classical · FIDE ID 23777745
When preparing against Jan Jeronym Benes, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jan Jeronym Benes, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Jeronym Benes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Jeronym Benes 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 | 1,963 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,796 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 15.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Jeronym Benes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Jeronym Benes's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Benes usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Jeronym Benes's chess games
All 32 games by Jan Jeronym Benes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - 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: 5 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jan Dudek | 1,817 | Round 8: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Dudek, Jan | A92 |
| May 2026 | Jaroslav Ugrenovich | 1,805 | Round 4: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Ugrenovich, Jaroslav | A88 |
| May 2026 | Vojtech Koten | 1,784 | Round 11: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Koten, Vojtech | E09 |
| May 2026 | Vladimir Bosak | 1,759 | Round 2: Bosak, Vladimir - Benes, Jan Jeronym | B23 |
| May 2026 | Dariia Dziuba | 1,723 | Round 9: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Dziuba, Dariia | D21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1,486 |
| FIDE OPEN Dalovice 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,732 |
| Round 8: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Dudek, Jan | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,217 |
| Round 13: Honcharov, Makar - Benes, Jan Jeronym | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,548 |
| Round 9: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Dziuba, Dariia | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,123 |
| Round 1: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Soukup, Jiri | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,876 |
| Round 4: Benes, Jan Jeronym - Ugrenovich, Jaroslav | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,205 |
| Round 6: Nouri, Ali - Benes, Jan Jeronym | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Jeronym Benes's chess games?
32 games by Jan Jeronym Benes, from Jul 2024 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 Jan Jeronym Benes has played.
What does Jan Jeronym Benes play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Jeronym Benes opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Jeronym Benes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Jeronym Benes play as White?
As White, Jan Jeronym Benes's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Jeronym Benes play as Black?
As Black, Jan Jeronym Benes most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Jan Jeronym Benes's FIDE rating?
Jan Jeronym Benes is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (May 2026).
How many games has Jan Jeronym Benes played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jan Jeronym Benes, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Jeronym Benes?
32 games by Jan Jeronym Benes 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.