Prepare against Petr Benes
Czechia · World #17,324 classical · FIDE ID 314030
Our database contains 194 games by Petr Benes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 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 | 2,081 | 2,166 | Sep 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,126 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 75 | 48 | 71 | 38.7% |
| As White | 95 | 41 | 22 | 32 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 99 | 34 | 26 | 39 | 34.3% |
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 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 60.0% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 17.9% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.6% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Benes usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Benes usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 67.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Benes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Benes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Benes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 74.0% | 44.6% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
Petr Benes's chess games
All 194 games by Petr Benes 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: 75 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 13/10/15 | 34.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Konstantin Bazarov | 2,301 | 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D30 |
| Nov 2008 | Jaroslav Fiala | 2,266 | chT2C-CZE 0809 | D02 |
| Mar 2014 | Joel Jancarik | 2,254 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | B07 |
| Apr 2011 | Igor Indrak | 2,248 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | A22 |
| Dec 2022 | Arsenij Anaskin | 2,230 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,128 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,071 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,062 |
| chT2C-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Benes's chess games?
194 games by Petr Benes, 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 Petr Benes has played.
What does Petr Benes play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Petr Benes opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Benes answers 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Petr Benes play as White?
As White, Petr Benes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Benes play as Black?
As Black, Petr Benes most often plays: Pirc Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Petr Benes's FIDE rating?
Petr Benes is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Petr Benes played?
Our database contains 194 games by Petr Benes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Benes?
194 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.