Prepare against Daniel Benigni
CM · Argentina · World #6,576 classical · FIDE ID 109410
When preparing against Daniel Benigni, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Daniel Benigni, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Benigni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Benigni 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 | 2,235 | 2,240 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,224 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,217 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 68 | 55 | 25 | 45.9% |
| As White | 88 | 50 | 24 | 14 | 56.8% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 31 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Benigni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Benigni's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 46.6% | 72.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 21.6% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 19.3% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 12.5% | 86.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 72.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Benigni usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Benigni usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Benigni usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Benigni usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Benigni usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Benigni usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 73.3% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Daniel Benigni's chess games
All 148 games by Daniel Benigni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 68 wins, 55 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Mariano Fraschini | 2,350 | Torre Blanca Open | E68 |
| Sep 2014 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,312 | chT-ARG | D32 |
| Oct 2016 | Ariel Tokman | 2,295 | chT-ARG | D13 |
| Mar 2002 | Juan Jose Converset | 2,245 | Torre Blanca Mar 02 | A98 |
| Sep 2001 | Carolina Lujan | 2,231 | Buenos Aires Najdorf Open U18 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 34 | 23.5 | 2,285 |
| Torre Blanca A | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,291 |
| Torre Blanca Open | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-Torre Blanca Superior | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Buenos Aires CC Argentino-ch Superior | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| Magistralito Najdorf U18 | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Benigni's chess games?
148 games by Daniel Benigni, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Daniel Benigni has played.
What does Daniel Benigni play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Daniel Benigni opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Benigni answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Daniel Benigni play as White?
As White, Daniel Benigni's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Torre Attack (11 games, 81.8% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Benigni play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Benigni most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Daniel Benigni's FIDE rating?
Daniel Benigni is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Daniel Benigni played?
Our database contains 148 games by Daniel Benigni, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 55 draws, 25 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Benigni?
148 games by Daniel Benigni 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.