Prepare against Fernando Cebada Benitez
Spain · World #57,701 classical · FIDE ID 2224674
When preparing against Fernando Cebada Benitez, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 65 games by Fernando Cebada Benitez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Cebada Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Cebada 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 | 1,864 | 2,025 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 20 | 6 | 39 | 30.8% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Cebada Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Cebada Benitez's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 70.4% | 42.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Benitez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Fernando Cebada Benitez's chess games
All 65 games by Fernando Cebada 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Mengarini's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Jesus Miguel Pavon Cardenas | 2,170 | 18th San Fernando Open | B21 |
| Feb 2001 | Moises Franco Pichardo | 2,047 | 7th Coria del Rio Open | B20 |
| Apr 2012 | Manuel Martin Galvez | 2,035 | ch-Andalucia Seniors 1112 | D52 |
| Jul 2004 | Jorge Saiz Santos | 1,898 | 18th San Fernando Open | E24 |
| Apr 2011 | Jose Fernandez Baez | 1,897 | ch-Andalucia Seniors | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,699 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,931 |
| ch-Andalucia Seniors | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,994 |
| ch-Andalucia Seniors 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,962 |
| San Fernando Open 16th | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 1,907 |
| 7th Coria del Rio Open | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,322 |
| 18th San Fernando Open | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,296 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Cebada Benitez's chess games?
65 games by Fernando Cebada 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 Fernando Cebada Benitez has played.
What does Fernando Cebada Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Fernando Cebada Benitez opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Cebada Benitez answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Fernando Cebada Benitez play as White?
As White, Fernando Cebada Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Cebada Benitez play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Cebada Benitez most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Fernando Cebada Benitez's FIDE rating?
Fernando Cebada Benitez is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Fernando Cebada Benitez played?
Our database contains 65 games by Fernando Cebada Benitez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Cebada Benitez?
65 games by Fernando Cebada 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.