Prepare against Max Bennett
United Kingdom · World #53,813 classical · FIDE ID 464163
Our database contains 40 games by Max Bennett, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Max Bennett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Bennett 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 | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Bennett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Bennett's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bennett usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bennett usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bennett usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Max Bennett's chess games
All 40 games by Max Bennett in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Nicolas Skettos | 1,968 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C16 |
| Aug 2025 | Robert Ashworth | 1,951 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B29 |
| Jul 2023 | Christopher Rice | 1,892 | 109th ch-GBR Major Open | A80 |
| Jul 2023 | Ben L Larkin | 1,850 | 109th ch-GBR Major Open | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Damian McCarthy | 1,838 | 109th ch-GBR Major Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,794 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Bennett's chess games?
40 games by Max Bennett, from Jun 2018 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 Max Bennett has played.
What does Max Bennett play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Max Bennett opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Bennett answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Max Bennett play as White?
As White, Max Bennett's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Bennett play as Black?
As Black, Max Bennett most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Max Bennett's FIDE rating?
Max Bennett is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Max Bennett played?
Our database contains 40 games by Max Bennett, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Bennett?
40 games by Max Bennett 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.