Prepare against Oisin P. Benson
Ireland · World #32,634 classical · FIDE ID 2501821
When preparing against Oisin P. Benson, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Oisin P. Benson, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oisin P. Benson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oisin P. 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 | 1,971 | 2,065 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 55 | 26 | 86 | 32.9% |
| As White | 85 | 30 | 12 | 43 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 25 | 14 | 43 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oisin P. Benson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oisin P. Benson's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 90.6% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.2% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Benson usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Benson usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Benson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Benson usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Benson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Benson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 89.2% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 73.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Oisin P. Benson's chess games
All 167 games by Oisin P. Benson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 55 wins, 26 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Andrew J Ledger | 2,431 | 33rd San Sebastian Open | E68 |
| Jul 2010 | David Fitzsimons | 2,263 | ch-IRL | B90 |
| Oct 2009 | Fabrice Mandon | 2,239 | 24th Le Touquet Open A | A67 |
| Feb 2009 | Callum Kilpatrick | 2,211 | Bunratty Masters Open 16th | D87 |
| Feb 2015 | Conor O'Donnell | 2,190 | 22nd Bunratty Masters Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2014 | 38 | 16.5 | 2,026 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Glorney Cup | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| 19th Bunratty Masters Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oisin P. Benson's chess games?
167 games by Oisin P. Benson, from Jan 2006 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 Oisin P. Benson has played.
What does Oisin P. Benson play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Oisin P. Benson opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oisin P. Benson answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Oisin P. Benson play as White?
As White, Oisin P. Benson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oisin P. Benson play as Black?
As Black, Oisin P. Benson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Oisin P. Benson's FIDE rating?
Oisin P. Benson is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Oisin P. Benson played?
Our database contains 167 games by Oisin P. Benson, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 26 draws, 86 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oisin P. Benson?
167 games by Oisin P. 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.