Prepare against Peter Benak
Slovakia · World #86,308 classical · FIDE ID 14920786
When preparing against Peter Benak, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Peter Benak, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Benak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Benak 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 | 1,770 | 1,824 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Benak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Benak's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 61.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 38.2% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Benak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Benak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Benak usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Benak usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Benak usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Benak usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Peter Benak's chess games
All 69 games by Peter Benak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Milan Jakubec | 2,004 | chT5-SVK 1718 | D35 |
| Oct 2018 | Ivan Vepy | 1,865 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | A25 |
| Mar 2014 | Miroslav Mysicka | 1,853 | chT-SVK 5 SE-SI 1314 | C55 |
| Apr 2022 | Jaroslav Mosny | 1,845 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Pavol Vlkovic | 1,778 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,837 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,692 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,447 |
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,784 |
| chT-SVK 5 SE-SI 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 1,856 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,519 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,521 |
| chT4-SVK A21 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Benak's chess games?
69 games by Peter Benak, from Apr 2015 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 Peter Benak has played.
What does Peter Benak play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Peter Benak opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Benak answers 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Peter Benak play as White?
As White, Peter Benak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Benak play as Black?
As Black, Peter Benak most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Peter Benak's FIDE rating?
Peter Benak is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Peter Benak played?
Our database contains 69 games by Peter Benak, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Benak?
69 games by Peter Benak 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.