Prepare against Benjamin Marquez
Colombia · World #47,580 classical · FIDE ID 4412826
Our database contains 119 games by Benjamin Marquez, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Marquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Marquez 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 | 1,903 | 2,083 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 2,093 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 2,087 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 56 | 16 | 47 | 47.1% |
| As White | 58 | 31 | 7 | 20 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 25 | 9 | 27 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Marquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Marquez's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 60.3% | 58.6% |
| a3 | 18 | 31.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 58.6% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Marquez usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Marquez usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Marquez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 31% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Marquez usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Marquez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Marquez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 93.9% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Benjamin Marquez's chess games
All 119 games by Benjamin Marquez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 56 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Rolando Montenegro | 2,203 | Bucaramanga Open | D02 |
| Sep 2013 | Joaquin Velasquez | 2,150 | ch-COL Seniors | A47 |
| Jul 2010 | Javier Ortiz | 2,123 | Charala Open | E14 |
| Sep 2013 | Gabriel Guerrero | 1,996 | 2nd Bucaramanga Feria Open | D02 |
| Sep 2013 | Hector Maldonado | 1,961 | ch-COL Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,769 |
| Bucaramanga Open | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 1,838 |
| Bucaramanga Udi Cup | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| 4th Bogota McGregor Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,981 |
| Charala Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,111 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,035 |
| Bogota Bonita Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,989 |
| Santander ch-Departamental | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Marquez's chess games?
119 games by Benjamin Marquez, from May 2011 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 Marquez has played.
What does Benjamin Marquez play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Benjamin Marquez opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.a3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Marquez answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Marquez play as White?
As White, Benjamin Marquez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Anderssen's opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Marquez play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Marquez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Benjamin Marquez's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Marquez is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Benjamin Marquez played?
Our database contains 119 games by Benjamin Marquez, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Marquez?
119 games by Benjamin Marquez 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.