Prepare against Jose Luis Gil Pou
Spain · World #126,893 classical · FIDE ID 2281392
When preparing against Jose Luis Gil Pou, expect 1.c4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 49 games by Jose Luis Gil Pou, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Gil Pou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Gil Pou 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 | 1,655 | 1,835 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,714 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 6 | 30 | 26.5% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Gil Pou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Gil Pou's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 70.4% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Pou usually continues Nc3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pou usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pou usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Pou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Luis Gil Pou's chess games
All 49 games by Jose Luis Gil Pou in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz | 2,136 | Autonomico Clubs | C00 |
| Nov 2013 | Francisco Cabrera Rodrigo | 1,881 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | A43 |
| Nov 2012 | Carlos Gadea Ruiz | 1,669 | ch-Provincial Valencia Segunda | A40 |
| Nov 2013 | Jose Joaquin Hernandez Torralba | 1,547 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | B08 |
| Oct 2012 | Jose Miguel Montoya Meson | 1,406 | ch-Provincial Valencia Segunda | A19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Once Open | 1993 | 8 | 2 | – |
| chT-Manises A | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Autonomico Clubs | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-Provincial Valencia Segunda | 2012 | 4 | 4 | 1,879 |
| Valencia Preferente | 1995 | 4 | 0.5 | – |
| 2nd Quart Poblet Open Blitz | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,674 |
| 9th Valencia Once Open | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,712 |
| ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | 2013 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Gil Pou's chess games?
49 games by Jose Luis Gil Pou, from May 2012 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 Jose Luis Gil Pou has played.
What does Jose Luis Gil Pou play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Gil Pou opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Gil Pou answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Gil Pou play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Gil Pou's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Gil Pou play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Gil Pou most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jose Luis Gil Pou's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Gil Pou is currently rated 1,655 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Jose Luis Gil Pou played?
Our database contains 49 games by Jose Luis Gil Pou, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Gil Pou?
49 games by Jose Luis Gil Pou 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.