Prepare against Ricardo Banegas Gomez
Spain · World #35,001 classical · FIDE ID 2206293
When preparing against Ricardo Banegas Gomez, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 76 games by Ricardo Banegas Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Banegas Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Banegas Gomez 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 | 1,960 | 2,170 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,969 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,001 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 15 | 34 | 35.5% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 37.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 266 rated games against 237 different opponents, across 38 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 209 | 91 | 55 | 63 | 43.5% | 1,933 | 1,986 | 15 |
| Rapid | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 48.1% | 1,718 | 1,807 | 6 |
| Blitz | 30 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 60.0% | 1,835 | 1,918 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 75 | 7 | 17 | 51 | 9.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 185 | 111 | 46 | 28 | 60.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 33 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,006 | 1,873 |
| 2025 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 1,882 | 1,924 |
| 2024 | 65 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 1,943 | 1,998 |
| 2023 | 43 | 23 | 4 | 16 | 1,704 | 1,761 |
| 2015 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 1,822 | 1,874 |
| 2014 | 41 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 1,938 | 2,055 |
| 2013 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2,010 | 2,127 |
| 2012 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1,973 | 2,037 |
| 2011 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2,040 | 1,968 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Banegas Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Banegas Gomez's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 87.2% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Banegas Gomez's chess games
All 76 games by Ricardo Banegas Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Pablo San Segundo Carrillo | 2,520 | chT-ESP | A43 |
| Jan 1992 | Guillermo Malbran | 2,330 | Albacete Open | B22 |
| Dec 2013 | Ireneusz Lada | 1,935 | 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | A21 |
| Nov 2026 | Lubos Svizensky | 1,912 | Benidorm Chess Open 2026 | Group B | A70 |
| Oct 2026 | Mattia Zunino | 1,868 | Benidorm Chess Open 2026 | Group B | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 1995 | 19 | 6 | 2,260 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Burriana Open | 1990 | 8 | 5 | 2,515 |
| Campeonato Espana Individual Veteranos 2026 | S65 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,956 |
| Albacete Open | 1992 | 6 | 4 | 2,491 |
| chT-Ponferrada | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,195 |
| Seville Open | 1994 | 3 | 0 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Banegas Gomez's chess games?
76 games by Ricardo Banegas Gomez, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Ricardo Banegas Gomez has played.
What does Ricardo Banegas Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ricardo Banegas Gomez opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Banegas Gomez answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Banegas Gomez play as White?
As White, Ricardo Banegas Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Banegas Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Banegas Gomez most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ricardo Banegas Gomez's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Banegas Gomez is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Ricardo Banegas Gomez played?
Our database contains 76 games by Ricardo Banegas Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Banegas Gomez?
76 games by Ricardo Banegas Gomez 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.