Prepare against Benjamin Nunez
Argentina · World #60,681 classical · FIDE ID 152595
When preparing against Benjamin Nunez, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Benjamin Nunez, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Nunez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Nunez 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 | 1,853 | 1,890 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,846 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 8 | 27 | 32.7% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Nunez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Nunez's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 38.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Benjamin Nunez's chess games
All 52 games by Benjamin Nunez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Luis Jose Lucio Rodriguez | 2,108 | 3rd San Luis Betania Open | B00 |
| Jun 2024 | Leonardo Charaf | 2,093 | 99th ch-ARG sf | A08 |
| Mar 2019 | Marcelo-Rafael Orfali | 2,071 | ch-ARG U300 Apertura Termas Semifinal | B20 |
| Oct 2016 | Angel Soria | 1,929 | 4th Buenos Aires Guimard Memorial | B33 |
| Sep 2020 | Agustin Pandini | 1,918 | Arcelor Mittal Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94th ch-ARG sf | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,881 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
| 4th Florianopolis Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,718 |
| Monteros U2300 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| Sarmiento Erbe Memorial 2nd | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,899 |
| 99th ch-ARG sf | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,081 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Guimard Memorial | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,912 |
| La Cumbre Rusnak Memorial Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Nunez's chess games?
52 games by Benjamin Nunez, from Aug 2015 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 Nunez has played.
What does Benjamin Nunez play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Benjamin Nunez opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Nunez answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Nunez play as White?
As White, Benjamin Nunez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Nunez play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Nunez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Benjamin Nunez's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Nunez is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Nunez played?
Our database contains 52 games by Benjamin Nunez, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Nunez?
52 games by Benjamin Nunez 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.