Prepare against Miroslav Benes
Czechia · World #17,971 classical · FIDE ID 325945
When preparing against Miroslav Benes, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 297 games by Miroslav Benes, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Benes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav 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 | 2,075 | 2,107 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 2,029 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,028 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 84 | 78 | 135 | 28.3% |
| As White | 156 | 50 | 45 | 61 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 141 | 34 | 33 | 74 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Benes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Benes's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 39.7% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 46 | 29.5% | 38.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 15.4% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 21 | 13.5% | 54.8% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Benes usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 50.7% | 35.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 21.9% | 21.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.4% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 46.3% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.5% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Miroslav Benes's chess games
All 297 games by Miroslav Benes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 84 wins, 78 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | David Holemar | 2,281 | chT1E-CZE 1516 | A47 |
| Dec 2018 | Juraj Matejovic | 2,262 | Vlcnov Oharka Memorial | E94 |
| Apr 2021 | Stepan Hrbek | 2,230 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D36 |
| Apr 2021 | Miroslav Voracek | 2,226 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B70 |
| May 2018 | Vladimir Belunek | 2,216 | ch-CZE | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2024 | 21 | 3 | 1,860 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 15 | 4 | 2,051 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,875 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,054 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,079 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,924 |
| chT2E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Skalica Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Benes's chess games?
297 games by Miroslav Benes, from Oct 2005 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 Miroslav Benes has played.
What does Miroslav Benes play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Miroslav Benes opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Benes answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Benes play as White?
As White, Miroslav Benes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Benes play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Benes most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Miroslav Benes's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Benes is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Miroslav Benes played?
Our database contains 297 games by Miroslav Benes, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 78 draws, 135 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Benes?
297 games by Miroslav 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.