Prepare against Jose Luis Meco Benitez
Spain · World #36,408 classical · FIDE ID 2266369
When preparing against Jose Luis Meco Benitez, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jose Luis Meco Benitez, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Meco Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Meco 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 | 1,952 | 2,116 | Jan 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 39.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Meco Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Meco Benitez's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e6 (37% of these games) — Benitez usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Jose Luis Meco Benitez's chess games
All 41 games by Jose Luis Meco Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan | 2,224 | ch-Malaga | B82 |
| Aug 2015 | Jesus Lopez Rivera | 2,191 | 80th ch-ESP | B52 |
| Jan 2003 | Alexandra Aguilera Quiztke | 2,101 | ch-Malaga City | C00 |
| Feb 2022 | Manuel Moreno Lerma | 1,791 | ch-Jaen | A14 |
| Feb 2022 | Miguel Moreno Bello | 1,628 | ch-Jaen | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2006 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,226 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 1999 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 80th ch-ESP | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,116 |
| ch-Jaen | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,882 |
| 81st ch-ESP | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,969 |
| 6th Malaga Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Meco Benitez's chess games?
41 games by Jose Luis Meco Benitez, from Jan 2004 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 Luis Meco Benitez has played.
What does Jose Luis Meco Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Meco Benitez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Meco Benitez answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Meco Benitez play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Meco Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Meco Benitez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Meco Benitez most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jose Luis Meco Benitez's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Meco Benitez is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jose Luis Meco Benitez played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jose Luis Meco Benitez, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Meco Benitez?
41 games by Jose Luis Meco 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.