Prepare against Rudolf Benninger
DEU · World #35,178 classical · FIDE ID 4699564
Our database contains 337 games by Rudolf Benninger, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Benninger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Benninger 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 | 1,958 | 2,186 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 148 | 82 | 107 | 43.9% |
| As White | 161 | 82 | 34 | 45 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 176 | 66 | 48 | 62 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Benninger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Benninger's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 98.1% | 62.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Benninger usually continues c3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Benninger usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Benninger usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Benninger usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 65 | 78.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 16.9% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 55 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Rudolf Benninger's chess games
All 337 games by Rudolf Benninger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 148 wins, 82 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 59 | 33/8/18 | 55.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 122 | 44/30/48 | 36.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Joachim Duncker | 2,271 | Hessenliga 1011 | B15 |
| Nov 2003 | Siegfried Weber | 2,269 | ch-Fechenheim CC 0304 5th | B22 |
| Dec 2003 | Konstantin Morgenroth | 2,257 | ch-Fechenheim CC 0304 5th | B06 |
| Aug 2014 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,177 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | C78 |
| Apr 2004 | Dirk Bender | 2,158 | ch-Hessen VM | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 47 | 30 | 2,078 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2018 | 31 | 18 | 1,963 |
| ch-Hessen VM | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,222 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,075 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Benninger's chess games?
337 games by Rudolf Benninger, from Oct 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 Rudolf Benninger has played.
What does Rudolf Benninger play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Rudolf Benninger opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Benninger answers 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Benninger play as White?
As White, Rudolf Benninger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (59 games, 55.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Benninger play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Benninger most often plays: Modern Defense (122 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Rudolf Benninger's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Benninger is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Rudolf Benninger played?
Our database contains 337 games by Rudolf Benninger, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 82 draws, 107 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Benninger?
337 games by Rudolf Benninger 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.