Prepare against Benjamin Palomares Cortez
Spain · World #64,336 classical · FIDE ID 54579805
When preparing against Benjamin Palomares Cortez, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Benjamin Palomares Cortez, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Palomares Cortez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Palomares Cortez 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 | 1,841 | 1,841 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,732 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 21.9% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Palomares Cortez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Palomares Cortez's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 30.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Cortez usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Cortez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Cortez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Cortez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cortez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Benjamin Palomares Cortez's chess games
All 32 games by Benjamin Palomares Cortez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Ivan De Martin Burtsev | 1,942 | Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 2000 | A40 |
| Aug 2022 | Enrique Melcon Diez | 1,565 | 39th Collado Villalba Open | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Andres Natalio Rapaport | 1,283 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | C42 |
| Aug 2022 | Monica Aznar Gonzalez | 1,170 | 39th Collado Villalba Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,284 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,180 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,224 |
| Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 2000 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,856 |
| Campeonato Castilla-La Mancha Por Edades 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Palomares Cortez's chess games?
32 games by Benjamin Palomares Cortez, from Dec 2018 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 Palomares Cortez has played.
What does Benjamin Palomares Cortez play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Benjamin Palomares Cortez opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Palomares Cortez answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Palomares Cortez play as White?
As White, Benjamin Palomares Cortez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Palomares Cortez play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Palomares Cortez most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Benjamin Palomares Cortez's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Palomares Cortez is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Palomares Cortez played?
Our database contains 32 games by Benjamin Palomares Cortez, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Palomares Cortez?
32 games by Benjamin Palomares Cortez 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.