Prepare against Julio Benedetti
IM · Argentina · World #3,641 classical · FIDE ID 172545
When preparing against Julio Benedetti, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 616 games by Julio Benedetti, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Benedetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Benedetti 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 | 2,314 | 2,377 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,353 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,344 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 616 | 280 | 144 | 192 | 45.5% |
| As White | 313 | 141 | 74 | 98 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 303 | 139 | 70 | 94 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Benedetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Benedetti's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 306 | 97.8% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Benedetti usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Benedetti usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Benedetti usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Benedetti usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 70.3% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 12.3% | 67.6% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 10.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 72.5% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 25 | 24.5% | 62.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Julio Benedetti's chess games
All 616 games by Julio Benedetti in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 280 wins, 144 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 46 | 30/5/11 | 65.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 14/5/2 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| May 2023 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,590 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Feb 2024 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,541 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Apr 2019 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,504 | 94th ch-ARG sf | C50 |
| Oct 2016 | Lucas Liascovich | 2,504 | chT-ARG | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 102 | 61 | 2,346 |
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 21 | 12 | 2,334 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-ARG 93rd | 2018 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,267 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,211 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,222 |
| 86th ch-ARG | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Benedetti's chess games?
616 games by Julio Benedetti, from Jan 2007 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 Julio Benedetti has played.
What does Julio Benedetti play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Julio Benedetti opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Benedetti answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Julio Benedetti play as White?
As White, Julio Benedetti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (46 games, 65.2% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Italian Game (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Benedetti play as Black?
As Black, Julio Benedetti most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Julio Benedetti's FIDE rating?
Julio Benedetti is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Julio Benedetti played?
Our database contains 616 games by Julio Benedetti, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 280 wins, 144 draws, 192 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Benedetti?
616 games by Julio Benedetti 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.