Prepare against Neil Benn
Norway · World #78,888 classical · FIDE ID 1513630
When preparing against Neil Benn, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 71 games by Neil Benn, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil Benn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil Benn 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 | 1,793 | 1,920 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,802 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,776 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 5 | 40 | 36.6% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil Benn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil Benn's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 55.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.8% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Benn usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Benn usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Benn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Benn usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Benn usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Benn usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 28.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Neil Benn's chess games
All 71 games by Neil Benn in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 26 wins, 5 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Erlend Kyrkjebo | 1,937 | 3rd Oslo Sveins Open | E15 |
| Sep 2011 | Roar Lindblom | 1,748 | Asker Autumn | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Torstein Hall | 1,739 | ch-Asker CC | B40 |
| Nov 2011 | Eivind Lilleseth | 1,626 | Asker Autumn | A58 |
| Oct 2002 | Olav Oye | 1,521 | Sandefjord Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asker Autumn | 2013 | 24 | 11 | 1,617 |
| ch-Asker CC | 2014 | 23 | 10.5 | 1,555 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,362 |
| Sandefjord Open | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 1,784 |
| 3rd Oslo Sveins Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,872 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,307 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,638 |
| ch-Asker CC B | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil Benn's chess games?
71 games by Neil Benn, from Jul 2010 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 Neil Benn has played.
What does Neil Benn play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Neil Benn opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil Benn answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Neil Benn play as White?
As White, Neil Benn's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil Benn play as Black?
As Black, Neil Benn most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Neil Benn's FIDE rating?
Neil Benn is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Neil Benn played?
Our database contains 71 games by Neil Benn, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 40 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil Benn?
71 games by Neil Benn 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.