Prepare against Alejandro Cruz Saez
Spain · World #41,426 classical · FIDE ID 22221042
Our database contains 47 games by Alejandro Cruz Saez, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Cruz Saez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Cruz Saez 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 | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,812 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 38.3% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Cruz Saez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Cruz Saez's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 34.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Saez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Saez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Saez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Saez usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Saez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Saez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Alejandro Cruz Saez's chess games
All 47 games by Alejandro Cruz Saez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Albert Padros Martinez | 1,932 | 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A36 |
| May 2019 | Josep Garcia Riera | 1,856 | 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | C44 |
| Feb 2020 | Jose Sumelzo Lozano | 1,853 | 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A11 |
| Jul 2008 | Sergio Oliver Monfort | 1,848 | Barcelona La Lira Open C 11th | B01 |
| Feb 2023 | Fernando Poyato Ruiz | 1,845 | 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona La Lira Open C 11th | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,677 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-Catalunya U14 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,828 |
| 2nd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,670 |
| 3rd El Vendrell Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Cruz Saez's chess games?
47 games by Alejandro Cruz Saez, from Oct 2007 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 Alejandro Cruz Saez has played.
What does Alejandro Cruz Saez play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Alejandro Cruz Saez opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Cruz Saez answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Cruz Saez play as White?
As White, Alejandro Cruz Saez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Cruz Saez play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Cruz Saez most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alejandro Cruz Saez's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Cruz Saez is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alejandro Cruz Saez played?
Our database contains 47 games by Alejandro Cruz Saez, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Cruz Saez?
47 games by Alejandro Cruz Saez 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.