Prepare against Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez
Spain · World #95,298 classical · FIDE ID 535024577
When preparing against Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 116 games by Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez, covering Nov 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez 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 | 1,744 | 1,775 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,578 | 1,606 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 37 | 32 | 47 | 31.9% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 14 | 25 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 80.7% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 19.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (36% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 23.1% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez's chess games
All 116 games by Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - 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: 37 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Pablo Martinez Rodriguez | 2,287 | Gijon Open | C54 |
| Jan 2000 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Lopez | 2,221 | Santa Clara | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Enrique Alvarez Fernandez | 2,175 | Santa Olaya Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 17 | 7 | – |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,189 |
| chT-Asturias Primera B | 1998 | 10 | 4 | – |
| chB-Asturias | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Candas Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez's chess games?
116 games by Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez, from Nov 2024 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 Maria Del Pozo Hernandez has played.
What does Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,578 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez played?
Our database contains 116 games by Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez, covering Nov 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez?
116 games by Jose Maria Del Pozo Hernandez 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.