Prepare against Raul Ivan Benitez
PRY · World #31,652 classical · FIDE ID 3707270
Our database contains 111 games by Raul Ivan Benitez, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 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 | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,960 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 57 | 18 | 36 | 51.4% |
| As White | 53 | 29 | 11 | 13 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 28 | 7 | 23 | 48.3% |
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 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 49.1% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 45.3% | 64.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Benitez usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Benitez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% 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 111 games by Raul Ivan Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 57 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Jose Antonio Alarcon | 2,106 | Asuncion Campeones | B06 |
| Sep 2019 | Sergio Pereira | 2,098 | ch-PAR sf | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | M Burgos | 2,080 | 11th Floripa Open | A88 |
| Sep 2019 | John Heinechen | 1,982 | ch-PAR sf | A45 |
| Jan 2019 | Alejandro Benitez Galeano | 1,958 | Asuncion Viejos Tiempos Cup | A50 |
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 |
| Asuncion Bobby Fischer U2000 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,831 |
| Asuncion Avanza Cup | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,812 |
| Asuncion Aurora Cup U2200 | 2018 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Ivan Benitez's chess games?
111 games by Raul Ivan Benitez, from Apr 2017 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 Raul Ivan Benitez has played.
What does Raul Ivan Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Raul Ivan Benitez opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.b3 (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: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 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 58 games.
What is Raul Ivan Benitez's FIDE rating?
Raul Ivan Benitez is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,931 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 111 games by Raul Ivan Benitez, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Ivan Benitez?
111 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.