Prepare against Juan Miguel Cubas Pons
FM · Spain · World #14,295 classical · FIDE ID 2204991
When preparing against Juan Miguel Cubas Pons, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 289 games by Juan Miguel Cubas Pons, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Miguel Cubas Pons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Miguel Cubas Pons 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 | 2,113 | 2,348 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,247 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,284 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 122 | 55 | 112 | 42.2% |
| As White | 150 | 71 | 22 | 57 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 51 | 33 | 55 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Miguel Cubas Pons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Miguel Cubas Pons's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 42.7% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 53 | 35.3% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 13.3% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.0% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Pons usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pons usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pons usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pons usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Pons usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pons usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 21.2% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 61.4% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 22.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Juan Miguel Cubas Pons's chess games
All 289 games by Juan Miguel Cubas Pons in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 122 wins, 55 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D75 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,465 | 2nd Linares Anibal Open | A37 |
| Oct 2007 | Mikel Huerga Leache | 2,440 | 1st Mao Joan Casals | C17 |
| Nov 2001 | Luis Maria Campos Gambuti | 2,421 | ch-ESP Open A | C00 |
| Jan 2012 | Martin Neubauer | 2,420 | 11th Prague Open A | D75 |
| Nov 2001 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,416 | ch-ESP Open A | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baleares | 2016 | 32 | 22 | 2,287 |
| chT-ESP | 1995 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,039 |
| chT-Baleares | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,208 |
| 1st Mao Joan Casals | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,389 |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,423 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Miguel Cubas Pons's chess games?
289 games by Juan Miguel Cubas Pons, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Miguel Cubas Pons has played.
What does Juan Miguel Cubas Pons play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Juan Miguel Cubas Pons opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Miguel Cubas Pons answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Juan Miguel Cubas Pons play as White?
As White, Juan Miguel Cubas Pons's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Miguel Cubas Pons play as Black?
As Black, Juan Miguel Cubas Pons most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Juan Miguel Cubas Pons's FIDE rating?
Juan Miguel Cubas Pons is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Juan Miguel Cubas Pons played?
Our database contains 289 games by Juan Miguel Cubas Pons, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 55 draws, 112 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Miguel Cubas Pons?
289 games by Juan Miguel Cubas Pons 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.