Prepare against Ricardo Benavides
Colombia · World #85,300 classical · FIDE ID 4438604
When preparing against Ricardo Benavides, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Ricardo Benavides, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Benavides's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Benavides 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 | 1,773 | 1,903 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,843 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,887 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 47.2% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 174 rated games against 135 different opponents, across 24 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 | 59 | 28 | 10 | 21 | 47.5% | 1,742 | 1,781 | 9 |
| Rapid | 89 | 39 | 12 | 38 | 43.8% | 1,797 | 1,745 | 5 |
| Blitz | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 42.3% | 1,876 | 1,782 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 49 | 13 | 3 | 33 | 26.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 70 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 45.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 15 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 1,766 | 1,736 |
| 2025 | 44 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 1,822 | 1,842 |
| 2024 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 1,757 | 1,727 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,641 | 1,641 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,887 | 1,554 |
| 2021 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1,795 | 1,871 |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1,641 | 1,441 |
| 2015 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,772 | 1,772 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1,928 | 1,728 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,941 | 1,941 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Benavides's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Benavides's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Benavides usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Benavides usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Benavides usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Benavides usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Benavides usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Benavides usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Benavides's chess games
All 36 games by Ricardo Benavides in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jose Moises Mera Rivas | 1,922 | Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | E10 |
| Apr 2026 | Jorge Hernando Atehortua | 1,858 | Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | C41 |
| Jan 2021 | Juan Jose Salazar Grisales | 1,811 | Pereira Risaraldense Cup D | B43 |
| Jun 2015 | Carlos Andres Sanchez | 1,761 | Risarald Open | C02 |
| Jan 2021 | Hector F Agudelo | 1,730 | Pereira Risaraldense Cup D | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,768 |
| Pereira Risaraldense Cup D | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
| Pereira Open B | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,667 |
| Risarald Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,597 |
| Pereira Grajales Memorial | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Equipos | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Benavides's chess games?
36 games by Ricardo Benavides, from Mar 2013 to Oct 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 Benavides has played.
What does Ricardo Benavides play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ricardo Benavides opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Benavides answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Benavides play as White?
As White, Ricardo Benavides's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Benavides play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Benavides most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ricardo Benavides's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Benavides is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ricardo Benavides played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ricardo Benavides, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Benavides?
36 games by Ricardo Benavides 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.