Prepare against Norbert Bengsch
DEU · World #106,881 classical · FIDE ID 24662127
When preparing against Norbert Bengsch, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 51 games by Norbert Bengsch, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Bengsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Bengsch 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 | 1,710 | 1,827 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 26 | 11 | 27.5% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Bengsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Bengsch's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 53.6% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 32.1% | 38.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Bengsch usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bengsch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bengsch usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Bengsch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bengsch usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Bengsch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 90.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Norbert Bengsch's chess games
All 51 games by Norbert Bengsch in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 14 wins, 26 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Martin Weise | 2,155 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C12 |
| Feb 2020 | Josua Scherer | 1,791 | 11th Pfalz Open B | C56 |
| Feb 2020 | Werner Lohr | 1,781 | 11th Pfalz Open B | B24 |
| Nov 2018 | Thomas Moseler | 1,636 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B00 |
| Nov 2021 | Leon Schmid | 1,536 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,561 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,564 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,966 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,694 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,535 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,597 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 9th Pfalz Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Bengsch's chess games?
51 games by Norbert Bengsch, from Mar 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 Norbert Bengsch has played.
What does Norbert Bengsch play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Norbert Bengsch opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Bengsch answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Norbert Bengsch play as White?
As White, Norbert Bengsch's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Bengsch play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Bengsch most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Norbert Bengsch's FIDE rating?
Norbert Bengsch is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Norbert Bengsch played?
Our database contains 51 games by Norbert Bengsch, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 26 draws, 11 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Bengsch?
51 games by Norbert Bengsch 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.