Prepare against Raul Ivan Benitez
PRY · World #31,714 classical · FIDE ID 3707270
When preparing against Raul Ivan Benitez, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 132 games by Raul Ivan Benitez, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Raul Ivan Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Ivan 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 | 1,976 | 1,988 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 1,988 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,960 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 61 | 21 | 50 | 46.2% |
| As White | 64 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 29 | 9 | 30 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Ivan Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Ivan Benitez's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 51.7% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 41.4% | 64.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Bg5 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Benitez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 42.3% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 26.9% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Raul Ivan Benitez's chess games
All 132 games by Raul Ivan Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Sep 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: 61 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Jose Luis Castro Torres | 2,262 | XIII Juegos Sudamericanos Santa Fe 2026 | Freestyle Rápido | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Maveric Mayta Aiza | 2,203 | XIII Juegos Sudamericanos Santa Fe 2026 | Blitz Freestyle 960 | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Alex Antonio Delgado Rosas | 2,121 | XIII Juegos Sudamericanos Santa Fe 2026 | Rápido | B32 |
| Oct 2019 | Jose Antonio Alarcon | 2,106 | Asuncion Campeones | B06 |
| Sep 2019 | Sergio Pereira | 2,098 | ch-PAR sf | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR sf | 2021 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-PAR U18 | 2018 | 12 | 6 | 1,660 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,130 |
| Asuncion Campeones | 2019 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,794 |
| Asuncion Viejos Tiempos Cup | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| XIII Juegos Sudamericanos Santa Fe 2026 | Rápido | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,115 |
| XIII Juegos Sudamericanos Santa Fe 2026 | Freestyle Rápido | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 2,001 |
| Asuncion Bobby Fischer U2000 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Ivan Benitez's chess games?
132 games by Raul Ivan Benitez, from Apr 2017 to Sep 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 Raul Ivan Benitez has played.
What does Raul Ivan Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Raul Ivan Benitez opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Ivan Benitez answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Raul Ivan Benitez play as White?
As White, Raul Ivan Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Ivan Benitez play as Black?
As Black, Raul Ivan Benitez most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Raul Ivan Benitez's FIDE rating?
Raul Ivan Benitez is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Raul Ivan Benitez played?
Our database contains 132 games by Raul Ivan Benitez, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Ivan Benitez?
132 games by Raul Ivan 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.