Prepare against Omar Garcia Benitez
Cuba · World #23,640 classical · FIDE ID 3503585
When preparing against Omar Garcia Benitez, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 37 games by Omar Garcia Benitez, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Omar Garcia Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omar Garcia 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 | 2,037 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,996 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,032 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omar Garcia Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omar Garcia Benitez's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Omar Garcia Benitez's chess games
All 37 games by Omar Garcia Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Gustavo Montes De Oca Espinosa | 2,225 | ch-Havana Province Final 1st Cat | A36 |
| Sep 2009 | Ismael Adan Quesada Chow | 2,137 | ch-Havana Province sf 1st Cat | E67 |
| Aug 2018 | Ariel Gonzalez Munoz | 2,120 | Agosto de Victorias Open | A50 |
| Sep 2009 | Eduardo Cabrera Quintana | 2,086 | ch-Havana Province sf 1st Cat | B18 |
| Oct 2018 | Leonal Olano Rosabal | 2,028 | ch-Mayabeque Province final | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Havana Province Final 1st Cat | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,034 |
| ch-Havana Province sf 1st Cat | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Agosto de Victorias Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Mayabeque Province final | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omar Garcia Benitez's chess games?
37 games by Omar Garcia Benitez, from Jul 2009 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 Omar Garcia Benitez has played.
What does Omar Garcia Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Omar Garcia Benitez opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omar Garcia Benitez answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Omar Garcia Benitez play as White?
As White, Omar Garcia Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omar Garcia Benitez play as Black?
As Black, Omar Garcia Benitez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Omar Garcia Benitez's FIDE rating?
Omar Garcia Benitez is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Omar Garcia Benitez played?
Our database contains 37 games by Omar Garcia Benitez, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omar Garcia Benitez?
37 games by Omar Garcia 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.