Prepare against Karel Benes
Czechia · World #91,665 classical · FIDE ID 332380
When preparing against Karel Benes, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 48 games by Karel Benes, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karel Benes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel 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 | 1,753 | 1,792 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,760 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,656 | 1,715 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 18.8% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Benes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Benes's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 30.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Benes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Benes usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Benes usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Karel Benes's chess games
All 48 games by Karel Benes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Jaroslav Straka | 1,897 | Ricany Open A | A07 |
| Mar 2012 | Sahapol Nakvanich | 1,884 | 1st Lanta Open | C62 |
| Aug 2016 | Lukas Hejsek | 1,668 | Ricany Open | C41 |
| Aug 2014 | Julie Vilimova | 1,635 | Ricany Open A | B34 |
| Aug 2016 | Ivan Palla | 1,553 | Ricany Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2017 | 18 | 5 | 1,623 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,639 |
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,655 |
| 1st Lanta Open | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1,911 |
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,447 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,817 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,549 |
| Tatrafest | SVK Senior 65+ Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Benes's chess games?
48 games by Karel Benes, from Jul 2011 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 Karel Benes has played.
What does Karel Benes play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Karel Benes opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Benes answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Karel Benes play as White?
As White, Karel Benes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Benes play as Black?
As Black, Karel Benes most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Karel Benes's FIDE rating?
Karel Benes is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,656 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Karel Benes played?
Our database contains 48 games by Karel Benes, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Benes?
48 games by Karel 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.