Prepare against Robin Bentel
DEU · World #6,542 classical · FIDE ID 12918016
Our database contains 193 games by Robin Bentel, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robin Bentel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Bentel 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 | 2,234 | 2,256 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,265 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,251 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 66 | 54 | 73 | 34.2% |
| As White | 96 | 35 | 25 | 36 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Bentel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Bentel's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bentel usually continues c4 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bentel usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Bentel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Bentel usually continues d3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bentel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bentel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 60.8% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 17.6% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Robin Bentel's chess games
All 193 games by Robin Bentel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 66 wins, 54 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Fabien Guilleux | 2,401 | Cappelle Open 38th | D98 |
| Apr 2019 | Peter J Sowray | 2,356 | Reykjavik Open | E83 |
| Apr 2026 | Zaur Hasanov | 2,325 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | E00 |
| Feb 2020 | Filiz Osmanodja | 2,282 | 11th Pfalz Open A | E46 |
| Apr 2014 | Andreas Vogt | 2,269 | Werther Schloss Open 20th | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enger Knappen Cup Open B | 2010 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,484 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 1,703 |
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| BL2-West 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,233 |
| Oberliga NRW 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,271 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,027 |
| Schloss-Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Bentel's chess games?
193 games by Robin Bentel, from May 2011 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 Robin Bentel has played.
What does Robin Bentel play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Robin Bentel opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Bentel answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Robin Bentel play as White?
As White, Robin Bentel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Bentel play as Black?
As Black, Robin Bentel most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Robin Bentel's FIDE rating?
Robin Bentel is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Robin Bentel played?
Our database contains 193 games by Robin Bentel, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 54 draws, 73 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Bentel?
193 games by Robin Bentel 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.