Prepare against Jose Cubas
GM · PRY · World #1,593 classical · FIDE ID 3700267
When preparing against Jose Cubas, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,779 games by Jose Cubas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Cubas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Cubas 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 | 2,406 | 2,550 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,458 | 2,552 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,450 | 2,586 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,779 | 930 | 434 | 415 | 52.3% |
| As White | 898 | 499 | 215 | 184 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 881 | 431 | 219 | 231 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Cubas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Cubas's side.
First moves as White (898 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 836 | 93.1% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 2.7% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 15 | 1.7% | 93.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Cubas usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cubas usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cubas usually continues d4 (74.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 64.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Cubas usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Cubas usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Cubas usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 198 | 50.1% | 71.0% |
| e6 | 164 | 41.5% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 3.3% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 170 | 52.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 134 | 41.4% | 60.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.2% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Jose Cubas's chess games
All 1,779 games by Jose Cubas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 930 wins, 434 draws, 415 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 138 | 77/32/29 | 55.8% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 71 | 33/15/23 | 46.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 29/13/15 | 50.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 52 | 35/11/6 | 67.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 48 | 25/14/9 | 52.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 16/8/4 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 26 | 15/9/2 | 57.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 19/4/2 | 76.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 118 | 40/41/37 | 33.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 73 | 31/19/23 | 42.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 72 | 48/9/15 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 18/10/11 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 39 | 23/8/8 | 59.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 15/10/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 15/4/4 | 65.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Kacper Piorun | 2,681 | Olympiad-42 | B76 |
| Oct 2009 | Alexandr Fier | 2,644 | Sindilegis Open B | A22 |
| Sep 2005 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,640 | Mario Covas Rapid 5th | C12 |
| Sep 2016 | Romain Edouard | 2,635 | Olympiad-42 | B66 |
| Nov 2012 | Rafael Leitao | 2,622 | Bauru JAI | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 70 | 37.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-PAR | 2019 | 51 | 35 | 2,433 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2015 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,402 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2017 | 19 | 13 | 2,354 |
| Pinamar ITT Cinco Soles | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,370 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,371 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 14 | 11 | 2,501 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,507 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andres Rodriguez Vila (36 games) · Neuris Delgado Ramirez (29 games) · Alexandr Fier (27 games) · Rafael Leitao (22 games) · Axel Bachmann (22 games) · Luis Ernesto Rodi (19 games) · Sandro Mareco (18 games) · Everaldo Matsuura (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Cubas's chess games?
1,779 games by Jose Cubas, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jose Cubas has played.
What does Jose Cubas play on the first move as White?
Across 898 games with White in our database, Jose Cubas opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Cubas answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jose Cubas play as White?
As White, Jose Cubas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (138 games, 55.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (71 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (57 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 898 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Cubas play as Black?
As Black, Jose Cubas most often plays: Slav Defense (118 games, 33.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (73 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian (72 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 881 games.
What is Jose Cubas's FIDE rating?
Jose Cubas is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,458 in rapid and 2,450 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,550 (May 2013).
How many games has Jose Cubas played?
Our database contains 1,779 games by Jose Cubas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 930 wins, 434 draws, 415 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Cubas?
1,779 games by Jose Cubas 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.