Prepare against Carlos De La Cruz Perez
Spain · World #19,547 classical · FIDE ID 54781078
When preparing against Carlos De La Cruz Perez, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Carlos De La Cruz Perez, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos De La Cruz Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos De La Cruz Perez 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 | 2,062 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,918 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 34.1% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos De La Cruz Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos De La Cruz Perez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos De La Cruz Perez's chess games
All 41 games by Carlos De La Cruz Perez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Pedro Tomas Perez Aleman | 2,071 | CAMPEONATO DE CANARIAS POR EQUIPOS 2026 | A43 |
| Apr 2025 | Nicanor Camino Carrio | 2,045 | 17th Montalvo Mem | C74 |
| Apr 2026 | Edwin Alejandro Quiceno Ramirez | 2,020 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | E04 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Gomez Mederos | 1,934 | 7th San Cristobal Open | E15 |
| Mar 2026 | Heiko Degro | 1,923 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| 7th San Cristobal Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| San Cristobal de La Laguna Open B 6th | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,819 |
| San Cristobal de La Laguna Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,687 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,923 |
| CAMPEONATO DE CANARIAS POR EQUIPOS 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,471 |
| La Palma Island Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos De La Cruz Perez's chess games?
41 games by Carlos De La Cruz Perez, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Carlos De La Cruz Perez has played.
What does Carlos De La Cruz Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Carlos De La Cruz Perez opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos De La Cruz Perez answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlos De La Cruz Perez play as White?
As White, Carlos De La Cruz Perez's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos De La Cruz Perez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos De La Cruz Perez most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Carlos De La Cruz Perez's FIDE rating?
Carlos De La Cruz Perez is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Carlos De La Cruz Perez played?
Our database contains 41 games by Carlos De La Cruz Perez, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos De La Cruz Perez?
41 games by Carlos De La Cruz Perez 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.