Prepare against Tom Bennett
United Kingdom · World #96,426 classical · FIDE ID 1803034
When preparing against Tom Bennett, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Tom Bennett, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Bennett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Bennett 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 | 1,740 | 1,779 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 10 | 12 | 26 | 20.8% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Bennett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Bennett's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Bennett usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bennett usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Tom Bennett's chess games
All 48 games by Tom Bennett in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Simon Gay | 1,928 | South Wales New Year Open | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Adam Sarwar | 1,496 | ch-WLS B 68th | A01 |
| Nov 2022 | Anshul Swamy | 1,486 | Swansea West Wales Open | A01 |
| Jan 2020 | Joel Chung | 1,486 | South Wales New Year Open | B00 |
| Oct 2022 | Khushi Bagga | 1,362 | South Wales Autumn Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales New Year Open | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| 9th South Wales Open | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,561 |
| Internet Section 14-B | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| Swansea West Wales Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,671 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,888 |
| Cardiff Welsh Spring Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,334 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,966 |
| ch-WLS Major 65th | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Bennett's chess games?
48 games by Tom Bennett, from Feb 2020 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 Tom Bennett has played.
What does Tom Bennett play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Tom Bennett opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Bennett answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Tom Bennett play as White?
As White, Tom Bennett's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Bennett play as Black?
As Black, Tom Bennett most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Tom Bennett's FIDE rating?
Tom Bennett is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Tom Bennett played?
Our database contains 48 games by Tom Bennett, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Bennett?
48 games by Tom Bennett 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.