Prepare against Luis Martinez Cuevas
Spain · World #60,664 classical · FIDE ID 2274485
When preparing against Luis Martinez Cuevas, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 47 games by Luis Martinez Cuevas, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Martinez Cuevas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Martinez Cuevas 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 | 1,853 | 2,067 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,936 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,936 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 22 | 11 | 14 | 46.8% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Martinez Cuevas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Martinez Cuevas's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cuevas usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cuevas usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Cuevas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cuevas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Luis Martinez Cuevas's chess games
All 47 games by Luis Martinez Cuevas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Jaime Escoms Monzo | 2,594 | chT-VLC CS Preferente | B22 |
| Oct 2003 | Daniel Plaza Pardo | 2,091 | chT-Manises | B46 |
| Oct 2003 | Bernardo Coves Tomas | 2,003 | chT-Manises | A56 |
| Nov 2003 | Juan De Dios Bares Partal | 2,002 | chT-Manises | E97 |
| Feb 2009 | Cristina Garcia Bielsa | 1,970 | Valencia Autonomico Norte A | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open A | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Valencia Absoluto | 1996 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| chT-Manises | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,186 |
| chT-VLC CS Preferente | 2003 | 6 | 5 | 2,573 |
| Burjasot Preferente | 1995 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| Massanassa Open | 1995 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Valencia Autonomico Norte-B | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,786 |
| 15th Mislata Open | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Martinez Cuevas's chess games?
47 games by Luis Martinez Cuevas, from Oct 2004 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 Luis Martinez Cuevas has played.
What does Luis Martinez Cuevas play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Luis Martinez Cuevas opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Martinez Cuevas answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Luis Martinez Cuevas play as White?
As White, Luis Martinez Cuevas's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Martinez Cuevas play as Black?
As Black, Luis Martinez Cuevas most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Luis Martinez Cuevas's FIDE rating?
Luis Martinez Cuevas is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Luis Martinez Cuevas played?
Our database contains 47 games by Luis Martinez Cuevas, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Martinez Cuevas?
47 games by Luis Martinez Cuevas 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.