Prepare against Cesar Montolio Benedicto
Spain · World #54,403 classical · FIDE ID 2205939
When preparing against Cesar Montolio Benedicto, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Attack as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Cesar Montolio Benedicto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Montolio Benedicto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Montolio Benedicto 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 | 1,876 | 2,076 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 38 | 62 | 76 | 21.6% |
| As White | 87 | 16 | 41 | 30 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 22 | 21 | 46 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Montolio Benedicto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Montolio Benedicto's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Benedicto usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Benedicto usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Benedicto usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 97.9% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 27.6% |
Cesar Montolio Benedicto's chess games
All 176 games by Cesar Montolio Benedicto 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: 38 wins, 62 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 6/13/6 | 24.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Juan Mario Gomez Esteban | 2,471 | chT-Basque | B19 |
| Jul 1999 | Julio Antonio Hernando Rodrigo | 2,357 | 6th Aceimar Open | B01 |
| Nov 2009 | David Astasio Lopez | 2,315 | 9th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | A45 |
| Jun 2012 | Jozsef Juracsik | 2,134 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | C52 |
| Oct 2012 | Erlantz Miguelez Garcia | 2,065 | 12th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2013 | 20 | 6 | 1,903 |
| Budapest FS09 Nadassy | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,706 |
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,932 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,994 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Montolio Benedicto's chess games?
176 games by Cesar Montolio Benedicto, 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 Cesar Montolio Benedicto has played.
What does Cesar Montolio Benedicto play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Cesar Montolio Benedicto opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Montolio Benedicto answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cesar Montolio Benedicto play as White?
As White, Cesar Montolio Benedicto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 24.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Montolio Benedicto play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Montolio Benedicto most often plays: Scotch Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Cesar Montolio Benedicto's FIDE rating?
Cesar Montolio Benedicto is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Cesar Montolio Benedicto played?
Our database contains 176 games by Cesar Montolio Benedicto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 62 draws, 76 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Montolio Benedicto?
176 games by Cesar Montolio Benedicto 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.