Prepare against Joan Pomes Marcet
IM · Spain · World #8,828 classical · FIDE ID 2200139
When preparing against Joan Pomes Marcet, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.8% over 48 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Joan Pomes Marcet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joan Pomes Marcet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Pomes Marcet 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 | 2,189 | 2,396 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,342 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,405 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 108 | 151 | 104 | 29.8% |
| As White | 177 | 59 | 72 | 46 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 186 | 49 | 79 | 58 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Pomes Marcet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Pomes Marcet's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Marcet usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Marcet usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Marcet usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 89 | 96.7% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Joan Pomes Marcet's chess games
All 363 games by Joan Pomes Marcet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 108 wins, 151 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 10/19/16 | 22.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 48 | 9/20/19 | 18.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 13/20/7 | 32.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Jose Gonzalez Garcia | 2,549 | chT-Catalunya Honor | E46 |
| Dec 2006 | Mihai Suba | 2,535 | Granada Open | E44 |
| Feb 2008 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,509 | chT-Catalunya Honor | C02 |
| Dec 2006 | Tomas Oral | 2,508 | Granada Open | C07 |
| Mar 2022 | Luis Lazaro Aguero Jimenez | 2,503 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 21 | 9 | 2,361 |
| Pamplona Open | 2005 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,420 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2009 | 15 | 7 | 2,389 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2017 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 65 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,378 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Pomes Marcet's chess games?
363 games by Joan Pomes Marcet, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Joan Pomes Marcet has played.
What does Joan Pomes Marcet play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Joan Pomes Marcet opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Pomes Marcet answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joan Pomes Marcet play as White?
As White, Joan Pomes Marcet's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (45 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Pomes Marcet play as Black?
As Black, Joan Pomes Marcet most often plays: Slav Defense (48 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (40 games, 32.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Joan Pomes Marcet's FIDE rating?
Joan Pomes Marcet is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Joan Pomes Marcet played?
Our database contains 363 games by Joan Pomes Marcet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 151 draws, 104 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Pomes Marcet?
363 games by Joan Pomes Marcet 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.