Prepare against Alejandro Bustamante Cruz
Mexico · World #18,678 classical · FIDE ID 5107296
When preparing against Alejandro Bustamante Cruz, expect 1.b4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 63.2% over 19 games.
Our database contains 38 games by Alejandro Bustamante Cruz, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Bustamante Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Bustamante Cruz 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 | 2,070 | 2,070 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,867 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 47.4% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 178 rated games against 148 different opponents, across 26 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 99 | 49 | 13 | 37 | 49.5% | 1,832 | 1,870 | 7 |
| Rapid | 55 | 37 | 7 | 11 | 67.3% | 1,888 | 1,962 | 26 |
| Blitz | 24 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 58.3% | 1,920 | 1,920 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 62 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 30.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 52 | 34 | 6 | 12 | 65.4% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 26 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1,901 | 2,015 |
| 2025 | 49 | 30 | 7 | 12 | 1,902 | 2,021 |
| 2024 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1,782 | 1,982 |
| 2023 | 25 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 1,779 | 1,897 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,957 | 1,557 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,880 | 1,880 |
| 2015 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2,176 | 1,776 |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,254 | 1,854 |
| 2010 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1,738 | 1,620 |
| 2009 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1,778 | 1,778 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Bustamante Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Bustamante Cruz's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 19 | 100.0% | 68.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 100% of White games, 68.4% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Cruz usually continues a3 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Alejandro Bustamante Cruz's chess games
All 38 games by Alejandro Bustamante Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Pedro Rodriguez Rivera | 2,136 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | A80 |
| Oct 2026 | Guillermo Tello Urquiza | 2,111 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | B28 |
| Aug 2026 | Jesus Hassan Nipita Medina | 2,110 | Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Expertos | A00 |
| Oct 2026 | Gabriel Abraham Ruiz Ortiz | 1,991 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | A00 |
| Oct 2026 | David Magana Morales | 1,904 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes 10 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,921 |
| Aguascalientes 11 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,718 |
| 8th Aguascalientes | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
| FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,293 |
| Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Expertos | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,093 |
| ch-North American U12 | 2007 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Bustamante Cruz's chess games?
38 games by Alejandro Bustamante Cruz, from Nov 2009 to Nov 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 Alejandro Bustamante Cruz has played.
What does Alejandro Bustamante Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Alejandro Bustamante Cruz opens with 1.b4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Bustamante Cruz answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Bustamante Cruz play as White?
As White, Alejandro Bustamante Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Bustamante Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Bustamante Cruz most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Alejandro Bustamante Cruz's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Bustamante Cruz is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Alejandro Bustamante Cruz played?
Our database contains 38 games by Alejandro Bustamante Cruz, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Bustamante Cruz?
38 games by Alejandro Bustamante Cruz 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.