Prepare against Javier Benitez Lozano
FM · Mexico · World #4,604 classical · FIDE ID 5102472
When preparing against Javier Benitez Lozano, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 574 games by Javier Benitez Lozano, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Javier Benitez Lozano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Benitez Lozano 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 | 2,285 | 2,378 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,295 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,378 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 574 | 240 | 118 | 216 | 41.8% |
| As White | 285 | 137 | 57 | 91 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 289 | 103 | 61 | 125 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Benitez Lozano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Benitez Lozano's side.
First moves as White (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 132 | 46.3% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 78 | 27.4% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 72 | 25.3% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lozano usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lozano usually continues Nc3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lozano usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Lozano usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lozano usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Lozano usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 50.8% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 44 | 36.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 12 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 95.1% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Javier Benitez Lozano's chess games
All 574 games by Javier Benitez Lozano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 240 wins, 118 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 22/1/17 | 55.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 17/4/13 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 18/6/21 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Tamas Banusz | 2,631 | Titled Tue | A14 |
| Aug 2021 | Sandro Mareco | 2,629 | 66th Mexican Open | A28 |
| Feb 2021 | Noel Studer | 2,579 | Titled Tue | A28 |
| Sep 2020 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,563 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Apr 2021 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,554 | Titled Tue | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 245 | 127 | 2,305 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 2,223 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,261 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| Medellin Tierra de Atletas A | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,406 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,294 |
| Clemente Vazquez Memorial-B 16th | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Benitez Lozano's chess games?
574 games by Javier Benitez Lozano, from Apr 2007 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 Javier Benitez Lozano has played.
What does Javier Benitez Lozano play on the first move as White?
Across 285 games with White in our database, Javier Benitez Lozano opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Benitez Lozano answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Javier Benitez Lozano play as White?
As White, Javier Benitez Lozano's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (40 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Benitez Lozano play as Black?
As Black, Javier Benitez Lozano most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Javier Benitez Lozano's FIDE rating?
Javier Benitez Lozano is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Javier Benitez Lozano played?
Our database contains 574 games by Javier Benitez Lozano, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 118 draws, 216 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Benitez Lozano?
574 games by Javier Benitez Lozano 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.