Prepare against Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce
Spain · World #60,491 classical · FIDE ID 2226138
When preparing against Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce 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 | 1,854 | 2,056 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,930 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,925 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 63 | 46 | 63 | 36.6% |
| As White | 80 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 92 | 33 | 25 | 34 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 46.3% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 28 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ponce usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ponce usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ponce usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ponce usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ponce usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ponce usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 43.9% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 21.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce's chess games
All 172 games by Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 46 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Carlos Gonzalez Fuente | 2,295 | chT-Asturias | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Ruben Cenal Gutierrez | 2,281 | ch-Asturias | B12 |
| Mar 2002 | Mario Olea Perez | 2,269 | ch-Asturias Preferente | D00 |
| Dec 2000 | Ismael Penillas Mendez | 2,230 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Ivan Diaz Fernandez | 2,230 | Asturias Preferente Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2003 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2002 | 23 | 9 | 2,117 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 1999 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,169 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| Pryca Gijon Preferente Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,320 |
| chT-Asturias Primera A | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,428 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 8687 | 1986 | 8 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce's chess games?
172 games by Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce, from Apr 2003 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 Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce has played.
What does Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce play as White?
As White, Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce play as Black?
As Black, Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce's FIDE rating?
Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce played?
Our database contains 172 games by Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 46 draws, 63 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce?
172 games by Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce 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.