Prepare against Benjamin Gongora Montes
IM · Mexico · World #13,367 classical · FIDE ID 5102987
When preparing against Benjamin Gongora Montes, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Benjamin Gongora Montes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Gongora Montes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Gongora Montes 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 | 2,124 | 2,317 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,275 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,115 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 172 | 83 | 147 | 42.8% |
| As White | 200 | 87 | 40 | 73 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 202 | 85 | 43 | 74 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Gongora Montes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Gongora Montes's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 49.5% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 93 | 46.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Montes usually continues d3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 47.3% | 64.8% |
| e5 | 37 | 39.8% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 7.5% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 54.5% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 30 | 39.0% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Gongora Montes's chess games
All 402 games by Benjamin Gongora Montes 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: 172 wins, 83 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/9/10 | 38.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Catalan | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora | 2,552 | 20th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | A70 |
| Apr 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,451 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Apr 2013 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,446 | 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | B51 |
| Mar 2025 | D Kuzuev | 2,436 | Titled Tue Early | C69 |
| Mar 2025 | Alberto Barp | 2,424 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 41 | 17 | 2,177 |
| chT-Madrid | 2012 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-MEX | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,040 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 2,120 |
| San Jose zt 2.3 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Aguascalientes 10 | 2009 | 9 | 8 | 1,978 |
| 15th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Gongora Montes's chess games?
402 games by Benjamin Gongora Montes, 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 Benjamin Gongora Montes has played.
What does Benjamin Gongora Montes play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Benjamin Gongora Montes opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Gongora Montes answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Gongora Montes play as White?
As White, Benjamin Gongora Montes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Torre Attack (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Gongora Montes play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Gongora Montes most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Benjamin Gongora Montes's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Gongora Montes is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Benjamin Gongora Montes played?
Our database contains 402 games by Benjamin Gongora Montes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 83 draws, 147 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Gongora Montes?
402 games by Benjamin Gongora Montes 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.