Prepare against Romen Santana Benitez
Spain · World #67,215 classical · FIDE ID 22243046
When preparing against Romen Santana Benitez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 88 games by Romen Santana Benitez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romen Santana Benitez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romen Santana 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 | 1,831 | 1,836 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,793 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 33 | 9 | 45 | 37.5% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 5 | 24 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romen Santana Benitez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romen Santana Benitez's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (28.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Benitez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Romen Santana Benitez's chess games
All 88 games by Romen Santana Benitez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 33 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A93 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Roberto Ramirez Alvarez | 1,988 | ch-Canarias | B07 |
| May 2018 | Jorge Fernandez Vazquez | 1,984 | ch-Canarias | E01 |
| Apr 2009 | Nathaniel Capote Robayna | 1,909 | Las Palmas Open | A52 |
| Jul 2009 | Jorge Gonzalez Santamartina | 1,801 | ch-ESP U12 | C02 |
| Mar 2018 | Luis Garcia Caballero | 1,760 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Canarias | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,694 |
| Vecindario Hotel Avenida Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,676 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,612 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,933 |
| Las Palmas Dia Universa | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,712 |
| Las Palmas Verano Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,980 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romen Santana Benitez's chess games?
88 games by Romen Santana Benitez, from Oct 2008 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 Romen Santana Benitez has played.
What does Romen Santana Benitez play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Romen Santana Benitez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romen Santana Benitez answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Romen Santana Benitez play as White?
As White, Romen Santana Benitez's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romen Santana Benitez play as Black?
As Black, Romen Santana Benitez most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Romen Santana Benitez's FIDE rating?
Romen Santana Benitez is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Romen Santana Benitez played?
Our database contains 88 games by Romen Santana Benitez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romen Santana Benitez?
88 games by Romen Santana 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.