Prepare against Urs Benz
CHE · World #123,824 classical · FIDE ID 1328670
When preparing against Urs Benz, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Urs Benz, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Urs Benz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urs Benz 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 | 1,663 | 1,800 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 35.4% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urs Benz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urs Benz's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| g4 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Benz usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Benz usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Benz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Benz usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Benz usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Urs Benz's chess games
All 82 games by Urs Benz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Ernst Zindel | 1,939 | 37th Zuerich Open | C32 |
| Feb 2005 | Richard Neitzsch | 1,651 | 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | B21 |
| Jan 2008 | Istvan Csajka | 1,611 | 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | C44 |
| Jan 2005 | Christian Steiner | 1,592 | 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | A58 |
| Dec 2011 | Fredy Ritter | 1,591 | 35th Zuerich Open B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Zuerich Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,675 |
| 4th Adelboden Seniors Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,605 |
| 8th Laax Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,752 |
| 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,689 |
| 7th Weggis Seniors Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,576 |
| 4th Laax Seniors Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| 3rd Adelboden Seniors Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urs Benz's chess games?
82 games by Urs Benz, from Feb 2013 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 Urs Benz has played.
What does Urs Benz play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Urs Benz opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.g4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urs Benz answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Urs Benz play as White?
As White, Urs Benz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urs Benz play as Black?
As Black, Urs Benz most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Urs Benz's FIDE rating?
Urs Benz is currently rated 1,663 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Urs Benz played?
Our database contains 82 games by Urs Benz, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urs Benz?
82 games by Urs Benz 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.