Prepare against Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito
Spain · World #107,230 classical · FIDE ID 22222049
When preparing against Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 52 games by Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito 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 | 1,709 | 1,819 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,831 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 1,800 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 28.8% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Benito usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Benito usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Benito usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito's chess games
All 52 games by Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Ramon Espuny Vinye | 2,089 | Barcelona Llobregat Open 5th | A10 |
| Apr 2011 | Francesc Xavier Ruiz Manchon | 2,076 | Llobregat Open 3rd | A46 |
| Nov 2014 | Jesus Atienza Roy | 2,066 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | D02 |
| Nov 2014 | Fernando Adrian Cardenas | 2,060 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | D02 |
| Nov 2014 | Marc Petit Montes | 2,040 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Llobregat Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,494 |
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,203 |
| Llobregat Open 3rd | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| Barcelona Llobregat Open 5th | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| 11th Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,921 |
| 7th Llobregat Garcia Memorial | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,807 |
| Barcelona Escacs CC | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito's chess games?
52 games by Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito, from Apr 2008 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 Fernandez Benito has played.
What does Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (May 2024).
How many games has Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito played?
Our database contains 52 games by Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito?
52 games by Francisco Javier Fernandez Benito 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.