Prepare against Felipe Herrera Benitez
IM · Cuba · World #3,343 classical · FIDE ID 3532844
Our database contains 33 games by Felipe Herrera Benitez, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felipe Herrera Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felipe Herrera 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 | 2,325 | 2,325 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,045 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,290 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 48.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felipe Herrera Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felipe Herrera Benitez's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Benitez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Benitez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Benitez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Felipe Herrera Benitez's chess games
All 33 games by Felipe Herrera Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas | 2,148 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | E00 |
| Apr 2026 | Jason Yeung | 2,122 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | B10 |
| Apr 2026 | Sebastian Angulo Perez | 2,078 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | A14 |
| Oct 2023 | Jose Antonio Hedman Senarega | 2,042 | Varadero Open A | A36 |
| Mar 2026 | Esteban Quesada Fallas | 2,031 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| Varadero Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial U16 Open 29th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,650 |
| Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| 59th Capablanca Mem Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felipe Herrera Benitez's chess games?
33 games by Felipe Herrera Benitez, from Apr 2020 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 Felipe Herrera Benitez has played.
What does Felipe Herrera Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Felipe Herrera Benitez opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felipe Herrera Benitez answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Felipe Herrera Benitez play as White?
As White, Felipe Herrera Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felipe Herrera Benitez play as Black?
As Black, Felipe Herrera Benitez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Felipe Herrera Benitez's FIDE rating?
Felipe Herrera Benitez is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Felipe Herrera Benitez played?
Our database contains 33 games by Felipe Herrera Benitez, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felipe Herrera Benitez?
33 games by Felipe Herrera 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.