Prepare against Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz
Mexico · World #74,781 classical · FIDE ID 5103533
When preparing against Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 36 games by Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz 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 | 1,806 | 2,112 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,974 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,986 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Diaz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz's chess games
All 36 games by Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A14 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,463 | Mexico City Independence Cup 11th | A40 |
| Jan 1999 | Alejandro Albarran Capistran | 2,140 | Fide Mercenarios 40th | A49 |
| Jan 1999 | Raul Alberto Ibarra Cantu | 2,000 | Fide Mercenarios 40th | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Hector Lopez Aguilar | 2,000 | Fide Mercenarios 40th | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | David Figueroa | 2,000 | Fide Mercenarios 40th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fide Mercenarios 40th | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,169 |
| Fide Mercenarios-D | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Mexico City Independence Cup 11th | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,094 |
| 4th Mexico City Coyoacan | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,921 |
| 1st Mexico City Estelar Anniv-B | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,983 |
| 1st Mexico City Latinoamericano Open | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz's chess games?
36 games by Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz, 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 Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz has played.
What does Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz played?
Our database contains 36 games by Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz?
36 games by Francisco Javier Benitez Diaz 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.