Prepare against Patrick Bensch
FM · DEU · World #13,106 classical · FIDE ID 4617401
Our database contains 650 games by Patrick Bensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Bensch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Bensch 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 | 2,127 | 2,311 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,197 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,197 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 650 | 253 | 206 | 191 | 38.9% |
| As White | 317 | 148 | 89 | 80 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 333 | 105 | 117 | 111 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Bensch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Bensch's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 304 | 95.9% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.3% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bensch usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bensch usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bensch usually continues d4 (56.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bensch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bensch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Bensch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 90.8% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 109 | 92.4% | 54.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Patrick Bensch's chess games
All 650 games by Patrick Bensch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 253 wins, 206 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 21/10/12 | 48.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 51 | 17/18/16 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 9/17/6 | 28.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Mladen Palac | 2,464 | chT-AUT2W 2425 | B90 |
| Aug 2009 | Georg Kilgus | 2,399 | 16th Vienna Open | C91 |
| Oct 2006 | Peter Petran | 2,386 | Landesliga Sued 0607 | B16 |
| Aug 2018 | Christoph Singer | 2,361 | ch-Bayern 89th | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Carlo Micheli | 2,350 | chT2W-AUT 0203 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern A | 2000 | 36 | 25 | 2,364 |
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,280 |
| Regionalliga SO 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,188 |
| ch-Bayern 71st | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| 17th Graz Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Regionalliga SO 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Bensch's chess games?
650 games by Patrick Bensch, from Apr 2003 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 Patrick Bensch has played.
What does Patrick Bensch play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Patrick Bensch opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Bensch answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Patrick Bensch play as White?
As White, Patrick Bensch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Bensch play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Bensch most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (51 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Patrick Bensch's FIDE rating?
Patrick Bensch is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Patrick Bensch played?
Our database contains 650 games by Patrick Bensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 206 draws, 191 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Bensch?
650 games by Patrick Bensch 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.