Prepare against Viktor Benner
DEU · World #48,329 classical · FIDE ID 12929921
Our database contains 58 games by Viktor Benner, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Benner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Benner 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 | 1,900 | 2,017 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,987 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,987 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 37.9% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Benner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Benner's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 55.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 37.9% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Benner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Benner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Benner usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Benner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Benner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Benner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Viktor Benner's chess games
All 58 games by Viktor Benner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Stefan Wunder | 2,049 | ch-Oberfranken | A12 |
| Jan 2014 | Tobias Schwarzmann | 2,010 | ch-Oberfranken | C05 |
| Jan 2003 | Roland Kunick | 1,948 | Regionalliga NW 0203 | C01 |
| Jan 2014 | Karl-Johan Laustsen | 1,885 | ch-Oberfranken | E41 |
| Jan 2010 | Manfred Rahn | 1,831 | ch-Oberfranken Q 0910 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 35 | 18 | 1,896 |
| Regionalliga NW 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-Oberfranken 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,746 |
| ch-Oberfranken Q 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| Regionalliga NW 1213 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 1,985 |
| Landesliga Nord 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,882 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Benner's chess games?
58 games by Viktor Benner, from Feb 2014 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 Viktor Benner has played.
What does Viktor Benner play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Viktor Benner opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Benner answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Viktor Benner play as White?
As White, Viktor Benner's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Benner play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Benner most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Viktor Benner's FIDE rating?
Viktor Benner is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Viktor Benner played?
Our database contains 58 games by Viktor Benner, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Benner?
58 games by Viktor Benner 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.