Prepare against Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas
Spain · World #125,156 classical · FIDE ID 2284340
When preparing against Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 293 games by Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas 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 | 1,659 | 1,819 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 119 | 46 | 127 | 40.6% |
| As White | 147 | 62 | 20 | 64 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 146 | 57 | 26 | 63 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 85.0% | 49.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 10.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.8% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cadenas usually continues c4 (42.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cadenas usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cadenas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Cadenas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cadenas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cadenas usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 62.2% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 15.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 12.2% | 55.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 58.3% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas's chess games
All 293 games by Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 119 wins, 46 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/0/7 | 57.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Federico Sancho Castiello | 2,140 | 21st Madrid San Viator Open | C10 |
| Nov 2010 | Jesus Gonzalez Hernandez | 2,119 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C47 |
| Nov 2008 | Francisco Perez Cameselle | 2,010 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | A45 |
| Aug 2009 | Ignacio Fernandez Garcia | 1,958 | 26th Collado Villalba Open A | B20 |
| Jun 2009 | Fernando Fernandez Aransay | 1,952 | 1st Tres Cantos Open | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-Madrid | 2015 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2017 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,604 |
| 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,586 |
| 1st Alcorcon Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,653 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas's chess games?
293 games by Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas, from Jul 2006 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 Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas has played.
What does Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas play as White?
As White, Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas play as Black?
As Black, Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas's FIDE rating?
Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas played?
Our database contains 293 games by Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 46 draws, 127 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas?
293 games by Luis Miguel Benitez Cadenas 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.