Prepare against Petr Benes
CM · Czechia · World #20,698 classical · FIDE ID 311812
Our database contains 299 games by Petr Benes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Benes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Benes 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 | 2,051 | 2,212 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 2,165 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,204 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 126 | 51 | 122 | 42.1% |
| As White | 157 | 75 | 27 | 55 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 142 | 51 | 24 | 67 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Benes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Benes's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 59 | 37.6% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 31.2% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 27 | 17.2% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Benes usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Benes usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 30 | 51.7% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 19.0% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 70.5% | 43.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.1% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Petr Benes's chess games
All 299 games by Petr Benes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 126 wins, 51 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Tomas Petrik | 2,457 | Prague ProMoPro Open | C40 |
| Jun 2019 | Artur Frolov | 2,453 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | E76 |
| Sep 2004 | Pavel Vavra | 2,393 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A60 |
| Jun 2019 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,319 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | A17 |
| May 2014 | Norbert Friedrich | 2,318 | 32nd Liechtenstein Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 18 | 11 | 2,255 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Blitz Open | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 1,988 |
| Liberec Open | 2006 | 14 | 10 | 2,249 |
| Marianske Lazne IM | 2007 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,932 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,141 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open B | 2017 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,184 |
| 1st Teplice Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Benes's chess games?
299 games by Petr Benes, from Apr 2003 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 Petr Benes has played.
What does Petr Benes play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Petr Benes opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.g3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Benes answers 1...Nc6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games).
What openings does Petr Benes play as White?
As White, Petr Benes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Benes play as Black?
As Black, Petr Benes most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Petr Benes's FIDE rating?
Petr Benes is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Petr Benes played?
Our database contains 299 games by Petr Benes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 51 draws, 122 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Benes?
299 games by Petr Benes 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.