Prepare against Jesus Alvarez Poves
Spain · World #12,821 classical · FIDE ID 24558761
Our database contains 60 games by Jesus Alvarez Poves, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Alvarez Poves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Alvarez Poves 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 | 2,131 | 2,143 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 10 | 28 | 36.7% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Alvarez Poves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Alvarez Poves's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 82.8% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Poves usually continues c4 (23.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Poves usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Poves usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Poves usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Poves usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Poves usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
Jesus Alvarez Poves's chess games
All 60 games by Jesus Alvarez Poves in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,356 | 50th Seville Open | A46 |
| Jan 2025 | Maria Jose Campos | 2,271 | 50th Seville Open | C55 |
| Jul 2024 | Santiago Garcia Gimenez | 2,133 | 43rd Benasque Open | C54 |
| Aug 2023 | Miguel Rodriguez Rodriguez | 2,064 | 40th Collado Villalba Open | A44 |
| Apr 2017 | David Franco Rincon | 1,748 | 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,517 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-Madrid U12 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,349 |
| 8th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,623 |
| 50th Seville Open | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,431 |
| 40th Collado Villalba Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Alvarez Poves's chess games?
60 games by Jesus Alvarez Poves, from Jul 2015 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 Jesus Alvarez Poves has played.
What does Jesus Alvarez Poves play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Jesus Alvarez Poves opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Alvarez Poves answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games).
What openings does Jesus Alvarez Poves play as White?
As White, Jesus Alvarez Poves's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Alvarez Poves play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Alvarez Poves most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jesus Alvarez Poves's FIDE rating?
Jesus Alvarez Poves is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jesus Alvarez Poves played?
Our database contains 60 games by Jesus Alvarez Poves, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Alvarez Poves?
60 games by Jesus Alvarez Poves 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.