Prepare against Edgar Benitez
New Zealand · World #69,595 classical · FIDE ID 4301315
When preparing against Edgar Benitez, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (27%).
Our database contains 83 games by Edgar Benitez, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar 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 | 1,822 | 1,855 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 34 | 23 | 26 | 41.0% |
| As White | 41 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Benitez's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 82.9% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Benitez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Benitez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 31.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Edgar Benitez's chess games
All 83 games by Edgar Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 34 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Cohen Young | 2,088 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | B23 |
| Jun 2022 | Toleafoa Edward Tanoi | 2,045 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | B07 |
| Jun 2022 | Wei Kai Chen | 1,987 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | B06 |
| Apr 2023 | Brent Perrin | 1,960 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | B07 |
| Jun 2023 | L Ross Jackson | 1,949 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,640 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,723 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,758 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,959 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,869 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,911 |
| Wellington Easter Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Benitez's chess games?
83 games by Edgar Benitez, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Edgar Benitez has played.
What does Edgar Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Edgar Benitez opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Benitez answers 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Edgar Benitez play as White?
As White, Edgar Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Benitez play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Benitez most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Edgar Benitez's FIDE rating?
Edgar Benitez is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Edgar Benitez played?
Our database contains 83 games by Edgar Benitez, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Benitez?
83 games by Edgar 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.