Prepare against Hugo Alvarez Ponga
Spain · World #23,118 classical · FIDE ID 2254875
Our database contains 70 games by Hugo Alvarez Ponga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Alvarez Ponga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Alvarez Ponga 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 | 2,032 | 2,133 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 31 | 16 | 23 | 44.3% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Ponga usually continues Bg5 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ponga usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Ponga usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ponga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Hugo Alvarez Ponga's chess games
All 70 games by Hugo Alvarez Ponga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Carlos Luis Pastor Pons | 2,246 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | A41 |
| Sep 2002 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,240 | San Sebastian Taldea Open | A83 |
| Jul 2001 | Antonio Lopez Del Alamo | 2,223 | ch-ESP U16 | B05 |
| Feb 2010 | Gustavo Jimenez Martin | 2,211 | chT-Euskadi | A02 |
| Jan 2013 | Jose Knorr Jarillo | 2,208 | chTB-Euskadi | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2017 | 20 | 10 | 2,124 |
| San Sebastian Open 29th | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| San Sebastian Taldea Open | 2002 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,371 |
| 13th San Sebastian Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,189 |
| chTB-Euskadi | 2013 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,463 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 1,944 |
| 19th San Sebastian Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Alvarez Ponga's chess games?
70 games by Hugo Alvarez Ponga, from Apr 2003 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 Hugo Alvarez Ponga has played.
What does Hugo Alvarez Ponga play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Hugo Alvarez Ponga opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Alvarez Ponga answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Hugo Alvarez Ponga play as White?
As White, Hugo Alvarez Ponga's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Alvarez Ponga play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Alvarez Ponga most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Hugo Alvarez Ponga's FIDE rating?
Hugo Alvarez Ponga is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Hugo Alvarez Ponga played?
Our database contains 70 games by Hugo Alvarez Ponga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Alvarez Ponga?
70 games by Hugo Alvarez Ponga 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.