Prepare against Juan Antonio Ponce Valero
Spain · World #37,840 classical · FIDE ID 2263211
Our database contains 53 games by Juan Antonio Ponce Valero, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Antonio Ponce Valero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Antonio Ponce Valero 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 | 1,945 | 2,087 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,040 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 9 | 23 | 39.6% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 81.5% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Valero usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Valero usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Juan Antonio Ponce Valero's chess games
All 53 games by Juan Antonio Ponce Valero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Jose Manuel Rodriguez | 2,240 | 6th Once Open | D88 |
| Sep 2010 | Kevin Moises Meneses Gonzalez | 2,195 | ch-ESP | B23 |
| Mar 2003 | Jose Manuel Ruiz Garcia | 2,154 | 18th ch-Murcia | D03 |
| Apr 2003 | Juan Carlos Rodriguez Alamar | 2,106 | 18th ch-Murcia | C06 |
| May 2003 | Rafael Sabater Robles | 2,029 | 18th ch-Murcia | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| 4th Narciso Yepes Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 6th Once Open | 1993 | 8 | 5 | 2,340 |
| 18th ch-Murcia | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 5th Xativa Murta Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| San Javier ch-MU | 1995 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Sur Div 1 | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,984 |
| 4th Lorca Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Antonio Ponce Valero's chess games?
53 games by Juan Antonio Ponce Valero, from Jul 2005 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 Juan Antonio Ponce Valero has played.
What does Juan Antonio Ponce Valero play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Juan Antonio Ponce Valero opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Antonio Ponce Valero answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Antonio Ponce Valero play as White?
As White, Juan Antonio Ponce Valero's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Antonio Ponce Valero play as Black?
As Black, Juan Antonio Ponce Valero most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Juan Antonio Ponce Valero's FIDE rating?
Juan Antonio Ponce Valero is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Juan Antonio Ponce Valero played?
Our database contains 53 games by Juan Antonio Ponce Valero, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Antonio Ponce Valero?
53 games by Juan Antonio Ponce Valero 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.