Prepare against William Bennett
United Kingdom · World #9,443 classical · FIDE ID 2400880
Our database contains 39 games by William Bennett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Bennett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William 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 | 2,178 | 2,185 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,173 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,185 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 51.3% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Bennett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Bennett's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 47.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| d3 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Bennett usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bennett usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Bennett usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bennett usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bennett usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bennett usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
William Bennett's chess games
All 39 games by William Bennett in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,490 | Richardson Cup | C00 |
| Jan 1995 | Raphael Gilles | 2,240 | Bern Open | B21 |
| Jan 1997 | Kok Ann Lim | 2,205 | Caledonian Masters | A25 |
| Jan 1997 | John Brooke | 2,175 | Caledonian Masters | A04 |
| Oct 2003 | David P O Hart | 2,065 | Ampleforth Open U20 | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCO ECC | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
| Edinburgh ECC 2nd | 1996 | 8 | 5 | 2,370 |
| Caledonian Masters | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| Ampleforth Open U20 | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| chT-SCO 1 | 1994 | 5 | 4.5 | – |
| US Open 1978 | 1977 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Richardson Cup | 1998 | 1 | 1 | 2,890 |
| chT-SCO div1 | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Bennett's chess games?
39 games by William Bennett, from Apr 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 William Bennett has played.
What does William Bennett play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, William Bennett opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.d3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Bennett answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does William Bennett play as White?
As White, William Bennett's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Bennett play as Black?
As Black, William Bennett most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is William Bennett's FIDE rating?
William Bennett is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Nov 2019).
How many games has William Bennett played?
Our database contains 39 games by William Bennett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Bennett?
39 games by William 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.