Prepare against Rudolf Benci
Slovakia · World #89,434 classical · FIDE ID 14963191
When preparing against Rudolf Benci, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Rudolf Benci, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Benci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Benci 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 | 1,760 | 1,832 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,774 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 54 | 16 | 67 | 39.4% |
| As White | 66 | 31 | 6 | 29 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 23 | 10 | 38 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Benci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Benci's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 54.5% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 20 | 30.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.6% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Benci usually continues Bf4 (46.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Benci usually continues Bf4 (35.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Benci usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Benci usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Benci usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Benci usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 48.7% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.9% | 64.3% |
| b6 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Rudolf Benci's chess games
All 137 games by Rudolf Benci in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 54 wins, 16 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 28 | 10/3/15 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Patrik Stevik | 1,948 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A45 |
| Apr 2018 | Stanislav Hulla | 1,944 | Bratislava Slovan Open | D02 |
| Feb 2022 | Miroslav Lukacovic | 1,926 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | D02 |
| May 2019 | Milan Rezak | 1,909 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B07 |
| Aug 2020 | Marian Hrubsa | 1,862 | Skalica Schaeffler Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,567 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,772 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,638 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,309 |
| Skalica Schaeffler Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,538 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| Levice Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Benci's chess games?
137 games by Rudolf Benci, from Feb 2018 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 Rudolf Benci has played.
What does Rudolf Benci play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Rudolf Benci opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Benci answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Benci play as White?
As White, Rudolf Benci's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Benci play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Benci most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Rudolf Benci's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Benci is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Rudolf Benci played?
Our database contains 137 games by Rudolf Benci, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 16 draws, 67 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Benci?
137 games by Rudolf Benci 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.