Prepare against Carla Marin Benito
Spain · World #55,204 classical · FIDE ID 2284987
When preparing against Carla Marin Benito, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Carla Marin Benito, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carla Marin Benito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carla Marin Benito 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 | 1,873 | 1,978 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,901 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,956 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 41 | 20 | 65 | 32.5% |
| As White | 61 | 18 | 9 | 34 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 11 | 31 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carla Marin Benito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carla Marin Benito's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 98.4% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Benito usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Benito usually continues Nc3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Benito usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Benito usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 92.5% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Carla Marin Benito's chess games
All 126 games by Carla Marin Benito in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 20 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Ricard Langa Ramiro | 2,150 | 36th Sant Boi Open | A48 |
| Nov 2012 | Jesus Mateo Moreno | 2,109 | 6th Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open | A45 |
| Jul 2016 | Federico Nastro | 2,071 | 7th Vaujany Open A | C26 |
| Jul 2008 | Bruno Villanueva Arguinberri | 1,981 | ch-ESP U18 | A49 |
| Apr 2010 | Francesc Nieto Farreny | 1,973 | ch-Catalunya U20 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2010 | 16 | 8 | 1,962 |
| ch-Catalunya w | 2010 | 12 | 9 | 2,020 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,803 |
| ch-ESP w | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,744 |
| chT-ESP w | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| 7th Vaujany Open A | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,818 |
| ch-Catalunya w 69th | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 5th chT-ESP Autonomicas | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carla Marin Benito's chess games?
126 games by Carla Marin Benito, from Jan 2006 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 Carla Marin Benito has played.
What does Carla Marin Benito play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Carla Marin Benito opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carla Marin Benito answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Carla Marin Benito play as White?
As White, Carla Marin Benito's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carla Marin Benito play as Black?
As Black, Carla Marin Benito most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Carla Marin Benito's FIDE rating?
Carla Marin Benito is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (May 2019).
How many games has Carla Marin Benito played?
Our database contains 126 games by Carla Marin Benito, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 20 draws, 65 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carla Marin Benito?
126 games by Carla Marin Benito 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.