Prepare against David Lopez Benitez
Spain · World #82,834 classical · FIDE ID 32036051
When preparing against David Lopez Benitez, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 34 games by David Lopez Benitez, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Lopez Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lopez 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 | 1,781 | 1,827 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lopez Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lopez Benitez's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 23.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Benitez usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Benitez usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Benitez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 24% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
David Lopez Benitez's chess games
All 34 games by David Lopez Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Alberto Perez Sempere | 1,748 | 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | A04 |
| Apr 2013 | Francisco Cazorla Munoz | 1,735 | 20th Madrid San Viator Open | A08 |
| Oct 2017 | Gerardo Gonzalez Jimenez | 1,655 | 29th Madrid San Viator Open A | E62 |
| Nov 2017 | Jose Criado Jimenez | 1,617 | 29th Madrid San Viator Open A | A03 |
| Oct 2016 | Mario Del Rio Perezagua | 1,600 | 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,628 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,775 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lopez Benitez's chess games?
34 games by David Lopez Benitez, from Jul 2013 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 Lopez Benitez has played.
What does David Lopez Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, David Lopez Benitez opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lopez Benitez answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does David Lopez Benitez play as White?
As White, David Lopez Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lopez Benitez play as Black?
As Black, David Lopez Benitez most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Lopez Benitez's FIDE rating?
David Lopez Benitez is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jan 2025).
How many games has David Lopez Benitez played?
Our database contains 34 games by David Lopez Benitez, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lopez Benitez?
34 games by David Lopez 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.