Ricardo Kropff vs Jose Cubas
IM Ricardo Kropff (2165) · GM Jose Cubas (2399)
Ricardo Kropff and Jose Cubas have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Kropff leads 0 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kropff | Draws | Cubas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kropff with White | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Cubas with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kropff | Draws | Cubas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kropff | Draws | Cubas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ricardo Kropff | Jose Cubas | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Brazil Chess Series - Floripa 2026 | Super Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | Jose Cubas | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8th Florianopolis Winter Open |
| Dec 2015 | Jose Cubas | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-PAR |
| Dec 2014 | Jose Cubas | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-PAR |
| Nov 2013 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | Jose Cubas | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-PAR |
| May 2013 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | Jose Cubas | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 9th American Continental |
| May 2010 | Jose Cubas | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Asuncion Roggio Cup-A 3rd |
| Jan 2009 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | Jose Cubas | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Carlos Gamarra Memorial |
| Jun 2008 | Jose Cubas | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Asuncion Roggio Cup |
| Jun 2008 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | Jose Cubas | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Asuncion Roggio Cup |
| Jul 2007 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | Jose Cubas | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Asuncion |
| Dec 2006 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | Jose Cubas | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Asuncion Par de Alfiles |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ricardo Kropff and Jose Cubas?
In 12 recorded games, Ricardo Kropff has 0 wins, Jose Cubas has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ricardo Kropff and Jose Cubas played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2006 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Ricardo Kropff and Jose Cubas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.