Prepare against Benjamin Garcia Varea
Spain · World #335,738 classical · FIDE ID 2256738
Our database contains 48 games by Benjamin Garcia Varea, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Garcia Varea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Garcia Varea 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 | 1,646 | 1,713 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,703 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 8 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Garcia Varea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Garcia Varea's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 26.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 26.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Varea usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Varea usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Varea usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Varea usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Garcia Varea's chess games
All 48 games by Benjamin Garcia Varea in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Santiago Lizon Martinez | 1,715 | 35th Collado Villalba Open B | C44 |
| Aug 2012 | Ricardo Mataix Fernandez | 1,706 | 29th Collado Villalba Open B | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Jose Antonio Tome Salvador | 1,698 | 29th Collado Villalba Open B | E94 |
| Aug 2022 | Arturo Perez Pascual | 1,696 | 39th Collado Villalba Open | B03 |
| Aug 2022 | Alberto De Luna Butz | 1,659 | 39th Collado Villalba Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,517 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,203 |
| 11th Mostoles Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,516 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,554 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,328 |
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,788 |
| 7th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open B | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Garcia Varea's chess games?
48 games by Benjamin Garcia Varea, from Mar 2018 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 Benjamin Garcia Varea has played.
What does Benjamin Garcia Varea play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Benjamin Garcia Varea opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Garcia Varea answers 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Garcia Varea play as White?
As White, Benjamin Garcia Varea's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Garcia Varea play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Garcia Varea most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Benjamin Garcia Varea's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Garcia Varea is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Garcia Varea played?
Our database contains 48 games by Benjamin Garcia Varea, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Garcia Varea?
48 games by Benjamin Garcia Varea 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.