Prepare against Maud Benson
WCM · Ghana · World #110,679 classical · FIDE ID 12600857
When preparing against Maud Benson, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 78 games by Maud Benson, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 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 | Sep 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 | 78 | 30 | 6 | 42 | 38.5% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 2 | 26 | 34.9% |
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 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 68.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 31.4% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% 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 — 31% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Benson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Benson usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Benson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 44.0% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Maud Benson's chess games
All 78 games by Maud Benson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 6 draws, 42 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% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Roula Mahmoud | 1,872 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B28 |
| 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 |
| Sep 2026 | Elena Ghitza | 1,802 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A56 |
| Aug 2021 | Dalila Yamileth Barahona | 1,802 | Online Olym Div3 E | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,668 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,466 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,645 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,990 |
| chT-AFR 13th Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,823 |
| ch-Africa rapid w | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,601 |
| 7th Tema Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,363 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maud Benson's chess games?
78 games by Maud Benson, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 35 games with White in our database, Maud Benson opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maud Benson answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...b6 (7% 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 35 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 (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maud Benson played?
Our database contains 78 games by Maud Benson, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maud Benson?
78 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.