Prepare against Jose Manuel Pous Bargues
Spain · World #10,560 classical · FIDE ID 2261758
When preparing against Jose Manuel Pous Bargues, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Manuel Pous Bargues, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Pous Bargues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Pous Bargues 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 | 2,161 | 2,174 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 53.8% |
| As White | 26 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Pous Bargues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Pous Bargues's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 68.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bargues usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bargues usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bargues usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Bargues usually continues Kf2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 83.3% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Manuel Pous Bargues's chess games
All 52 games by Jose Manuel Pous Bargues in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Alberto Hernandez Leon | 2,275 | chT-ESP CECLUB Sur Div 1 | C17 |
| Jul 2006 | Victor Monmeneu Chulia | 2,207 | Cullera Open A | C02 |
| Jul 2006 | Bartolome Moreno Carrascosa | 2,196 | Cullera Open A | E73 |
| Jan 2004 | Fidel Oltra Landete | 2,170 | ch-Alzira Preferente | B03 |
| Oct 2003 | Vicente Benavent Espi | 2,167 | chT-Alzira | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 8 | 6.5 | – |
| chT-Alzira | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-Alzira Preferente | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| Valencia Sur Clubs tt | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,119 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Sur Div 1 | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,261 |
| chT-Valencia Honor | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,020 |
| Valencia Autonomico Center | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Pous Bargues's chess games?
52 games by Jose Manuel Pous Bargues, from Jan 2004 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 Manuel Pous Bargues has played.
What does Jose Manuel Pous Bargues play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Pous Bargues opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.f3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Pous Bargues answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Pous Bargues play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Pous Bargues's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Pous Bargues play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Pous Bargues most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jose Manuel Pous Bargues's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Pous Bargues is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Jose Manuel Pous Bargues played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Manuel Pous Bargues, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Pous Bargues?
52 games by Jose Manuel Pous Bargues 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.