Prepare against Maud Benson
WCM · Ghana · World #110,709 classical · FIDE ID 12600857
When preparing against Maud Benson, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 68 games by Maud Benson, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maud Benson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maud Benson 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 | 1,699 | 1,699 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,671 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,645 | 1,661 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 24 | 5 | 39 | 35.3% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maud Benson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maud Benson's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 77.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Benson usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Benson usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Benson usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Benson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Benson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Benson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 52.4% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Maud Benson's chess games
All 68 games by Maud Benson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Linda Dalitso Shaba | 1,836 | chT-AFR 13th Rapid | A85 |
| Mar 2024 | Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete | 1,829 | chT-AFR 13th Rapid | E18 |
| Aug 2021 | Dalila Yamileth Barahona | 1,802 | Online Olym Div3 E | E70 |
| Mar 2024 | Gertrude Banini | 1,681 | ch-Africa rapid w | A40 |
| Mar 2024 | Angela Naa Amerley Ayiku | 1,629 | ch-Africa rapid w | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,668 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,645 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,466 |
| ch-Africa rapid w | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,601 |
| chT-AFR 13th Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,823 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,272 |
| 7th Tema Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,363 |
| ch-Africa w | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maud Benson's chess games?
68 games by Maud Benson, from Jun 2017 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 Maud Benson has played.
What does Maud Benson play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Maud Benson opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maud Benson answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Maud Benson play as White?
As White, Maud Benson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maud Benson play as Black?
As Black, Maud Benson most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Maud Benson's FIDE rating?
Maud Benson is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,645 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,699 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maud Benson played?
Our database contains 68 games by Maud Benson, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maud Benson?
68 games by Maud Benson 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.