Prepare against John L Bentley
CM · United Kingdom · World #14,409 classical · FIDE ID 409901
When preparing against John L Bentley, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 220 games by John L Bentley, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John L Bentley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John L Bentley 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 | 2,111 | 2,245 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 34.5% |
| As White | 96 | 36 | 36 | 24 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 124 | 40 | 37 | 47 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John L Bentley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John L Bentley's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 80.2% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 15 | 15.6% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Bentley usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bentley usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bentley usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bentley usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bentley usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bentley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 97.0% | 46.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 89.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
John L Bentley's chess games
All 220 games by John L Bentley 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: 76 wins, 73 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Mark L Hebden | 2,514 | chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | A65 |
| Mar 2004 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,429 | — | E60 |
| Mar 2005 | Simon T Ansell | 2,408 | Coventry Open | B30 |
| May 2007 | Martha L. Fierro Baquero | 2,339 | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | E81 |
| Jan 2005 | Chris R Beaumont | 2,329 | chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,268 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| 16th Monarch Assurance | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| 12th Monarch Assurance | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John L Bentley's chess games?
220 games by John L Bentley, 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 John L Bentley has played.
What does John L Bentley play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, John L Bentley opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John L Bentley answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does John L Bentley play as White?
As White, John L Bentley's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John L Bentley play as Black?
As Black, John L Bentley most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is John L Bentley's FIDE rating?
John L Bentley is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Mar 2014).
How many games has John L Bentley played?
Our database contains 220 games by John L Bentley, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 73 draws, 71 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against John L Bentley?
220 games by John L Bentley 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.