Prepare against Yohan Benitah
IM · France · World #3,654 classical · FIDE ID 609560
When preparing against Yohan Benitah, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 27.5% over 80 games.
Our database contains 771 games by Yohan Benitah, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yohan Benitah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yohan Benitah 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 | 2,314 | 2,434 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,442 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,396 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 771 | 298 | 270 | 203 | 38.7% |
| As White | 394 | 175 | 131 | 88 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 377 | 123 | 139 | 115 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yohan Benitah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yohan Benitah's side.
First moves as White (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 390 | 99.0% | 61.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Benitah usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Benitah usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Benitah usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Benitah usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 105 | 59.0% | 59.0% |
| c5 | 73 | 41.0% | 49.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 65.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Yohan Benitah's chess games
All 771 games by Yohan Benitah in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 298 wins, 270 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 65 | 23/27/15 | 35.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 43 | 26/9/8 | 60.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 22/11/4 | 59.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 11/11/12 | 32.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 19/4/2 | 76.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 80 | 22/34/24 | 27.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 14/16/17 | 29.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 40 | 17/14/9 | 42.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Sebastien Feller | 2,568 | chT-FRA Top 16 La Bourdonnais | D18 |
| Jun 2022 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,553 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | D11 |
| Feb 2006 | Jacek Gdanski | 2,540 | 22nd Cappelle Open | B85 |
| Aug 2010 | Eric Prie | 2,529 | ch-FRA B 85th | D17 |
| Apr 1998 | Gilles Miralles | 2,520 | chT-FRA | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2012 | 66 | 42 | 2,395 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,417 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,323 |
| Lyon Open | 2007 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-B | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 2,297 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2022 | 12 | 3 | 2,274 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 La Bourdonnais | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
| ch-Francophone rapid 3rd | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yohan Benitah's chess games?
771 games by Yohan Benitah, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Yohan Benitah has played.
What does Yohan Benitah play on the first move as White?
Across 394 games with White in our database, Yohan Benitah opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yohan Benitah answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yohan Benitah play as White?
As White, Yohan Benitah's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (65 games, 35.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (43 games, 60.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 394 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yohan Benitah play as Black?
As Black, Yohan Benitah most often plays: Slav Defense (80 games, 27.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 29.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (40 games, 42.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Yohan Benitah's FIDE rating?
Yohan Benitah is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Yohan Benitah played?
Our database contains 771 games by Yohan Benitah, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 298 wins, 270 draws, 203 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yohan Benitah?
771 games by Yohan Benitah 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.