Prepare against David Gomez Benitez
Spain · World #22,100 classical · FIDE ID 2226499
Our database contains 136 games by David Gomez Benitez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Gomez Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gomez Benitez 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 | 2,040 | 2,139 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,027 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,053 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 57 | 37 | 42 | 41.9% |
| As White | 65 | 30 | 16 | 19 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gomez Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gomez Benitez's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 81.5% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Benitez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 68.3% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
David Gomez Benitez's chess games
All 136 games by David Gomez Benitez 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: 57 wins, 37 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Luis Rojas Keim | 2,414 | 11th Canovelles Open | B01 |
| Nov 2003 | Joaquin Cardenas Valero | 2,299 | Benidorm Bali Open A | B23 |
| Apr 2008 | Lluis Coll Enriquez | 2,168 | 11th Canovelles Open | C27 |
| Oct 2006 | Gerard Vales Segura | 2,145 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | C00 |
| Aug 2010 | Carlos Martinez Piqueras | 2,090 | Mislata Open B | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mislata Open B 20th | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,063 |
| San Feliu de Guixols Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,382 |
| Mollet CM | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| 1st Vall del Tenes Open | 2012 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| Canovelles Open A | 1999 | 8 | 2 | 1,841 |
| Mislata Open B 45th | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,065 |
| 2nd Roncana Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,026 |
| 3rd Llinars del Valles Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gomez Benitez's chess games?
136 games by David Gomez Benitez, 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 David Gomez Benitez has played.
What does David Gomez Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, David Gomez Benitez opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gomez Benitez answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does David Gomez Benitez play as White?
As White, David Gomez Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gomez Benitez play as Black?
As Black, David Gomez Benitez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is David Gomez Benitez's FIDE rating?
David Gomez Benitez is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jan 2004).
How many games has David Gomez Benitez played?
Our database contains 136 games by David Gomez Benitez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 37 draws, 42 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gomez Benitez?
136 games by David Gomez Benitez 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.