Prepare against Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero
Spain · World #6,921 classical · FIDE ID 2221926
When preparing against Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 276 games by Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero 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 | 2,227 | 2,285 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,246 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,221 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 105 | 38 | 132 | 38.0% |
| As White | 147 | 64 | 18 | 65 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 129 | 41 | 20 | 67 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 46.9% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 53 | 36.1% | 45.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Romero usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 50.9% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 32.7% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 12.7% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 40.5% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 38.1% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.7% | 7.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero's chess games
All 276 games by Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero 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: 105 wins, 38 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,553 | 15th Navalmoral Open | A39 |
| Apr 2008 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,530 | Merida Ruy Lopez IM | A65 |
| Aug 2018 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,507 | ch-ESP rapid | C08 |
| May 2007 | Marcos Llaneza Vega | 2,455 | chT-Calvia Autonomicas | A25 |
| Dec 2007 | Paulo Dias | 2,443 | 13th Navalmoral Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Extremadura | 2009 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Merida Ruy Lopez IM | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-POR | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 2,089 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| GXA Alekhine Mem | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero's chess games?
276 games by Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero, 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 Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero has played.
What does Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero play as White?
As White, Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero played?
Our database contains 276 games by Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 38 draws, 132 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero?
276 games by Benjamin Abel Garcia Romero 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.