Prepare against Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides
Spain · World #20,262 classical · FIDE ID 2296373
When preparing against Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 76 games by Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides 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 | 2,055 | 2,105 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,096 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,126 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 32 | 10 | 34 | 42.1% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Benavides usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Benavides usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Benavides usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Benavides usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides's chess games
All 76 games by Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 32 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Jose Manuel Garcia Ortega Mendez | 2,367 | ch-Extremadura | D48 |
| Aug 2017 | Benjamin Perez Manas | 2,333 | ch-ESP rapid | B17 |
| Aug 2017 | Andres Merario Alarcon | 2,267 | ch-ESP rapid | A06 |
| Aug 2019 | Javier Fernandez Lledo | 2,253 | 7th Collado Villalba 64 Open | B30 |
| Jun 2013 | Julian Francisco Figuero Toro | 2,217 | ch-Extremadura | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Extremadura | 2013 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-Extremadura | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| 7th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2,045 |
| chT-Extremadura Honor | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,076 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,286 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides's chess games?
76 games by Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides, from Oct 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 Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides has played.
What does Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides played?
Our database contains 76 games by Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides?
76 games by Jose Antonio Gonzalez Benavides 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.