Prepare against Peter Benkovsky
Slovakia · World #118,253 classical · FIDE ID 14929996
When preparing against Peter Benkovsky, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Peter Benkovsky, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Benkovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Benkovsky 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 | 1,678 | 1,723 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 43 | 66 | 57 | 25.9% |
| As White | 77 | 23 | 33 | 21 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 89 | 20 | 33 | 36 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Benkovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Benkovsky's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Benkovsky usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Benkovsky usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Benkovsky usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 40.0% |
Peter Benkovsky's chess games
All 166 games by Peter Benkovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Aug 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: 43 wins, 66 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Jan Curidlo | 1,880 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | E20 |
| Jun 2016 | Blazej Majzlan | 1,762 | ch-EU Amateur | E43 |
| Oct 2013 | Miroslav Stefik | 1,754 | chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | A42 |
| Nov 2013 | Ivan Paulicka | 1,736 | Piestany Open | C11 |
| Feb 2013 | Stefan Petras | 1,729 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,383 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,623 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1,841 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,655 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,643 |
| chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,694 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Benkovsky's chess games?
166 games by Peter Benkovsky, from Jul 2012 to Aug 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 Benkovsky has played.
What does Peter Benkovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Peter Benkovsky opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Benkovsky answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Peter Benkovsky play as White?
As White, Peter Benkovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Benkovsky play as Black?
As Black, Peter Benkovsky most often plays: French Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Peter Benkovsky's FIDE rating?
Peter Benkovsky is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Peter Benkovsky played?
Our database contains 166 games by Peter Benkovsky, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 66 draws, 57 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Benkovsky?
166 games by Peter Benkovsky 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.