Prepare against Xavier Benet Saniger
Spain · World #95,879 classical · FIDE ID 22278648
When preparing against Xavier Benet Saniger, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 146 games by Xavier Benet Saniger, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Benet Saniger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Benet Saniger 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 | 1,742 | 1,857 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,883 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 66 | 25 | 55 | 45.2% |
| As White | 76 | 33 | 14 | 29 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 33 | 11 | 26 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Benet Saniger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Benet Saniger's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 64.5% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 23.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.6% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Saniger usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Saniger usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Saniger usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Saniger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Saniger usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Saniger usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 38.9% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.0% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Xavier Benet Saniger's chess games
All 146 games by Xavier Benet Saniger 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: 66 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Daniel Poyato Plaza | 2,048 | 3rd Moia Open | D45 |
| Aug 2024 | Roger Cervello Tost | 2,039 | 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | D36 |
| May 2022 | Josep M. Presseguer Casanovas | 2,002 | Vic Primavera Open 1st | D08 |
| May 2022 | Pere Mas Recorda | 1,967 | Vic Primavera Open 1st | A90 |
| Jul 2010 | Ivan Marina De La Torre | 1,944 | 12th San Marti Open U20 | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,789 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,759 |
| 4th Vall del Tenes Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,970 |
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 3rd Santa Eulalia de Roncana | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,767 |
| 3rd Moia Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
| 2nd Moia Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,632 |
Interactive opening tree from all 146 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Benet Saniger's chess games?
146 games by Xavier Benet Saniger, 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 Xavier Benet Saniger has played.
What does Xavier Benet Saniger play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Xavier Benet Saniger opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Benet Saniger answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Xavier Benet Saniger play as White?
As White, Xavier Benet Saniger's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Benet Saniger play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Benet Saniger most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Xavier Benet Saniger's FIDE rating?
Xavier Benet Saniger is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Xavier Benet Saniger played?
Our database contains 146 games by Xavier Benet Saniger, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Benet Saniger?
146 games by Xavier Benet Saniger 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.