Prepare against Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron
FM · Spain · World #14,539 classical · FIDE ID 2208512
When preparing against Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 42.9% over 49 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron 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 | 2,110 | 2,313 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,200 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,227 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 80 | 64 | 94 | 33.6% |
| As White | 107 | 41 | 30 | 36 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 131 | 39 | 34 | 58 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 41.1% | 39.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 29.9% | 60.9% |
| g3 | 19 | 17.8% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.5% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ron usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ron usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ron usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ron usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ron usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ron usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 56.5% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 17.7% | 22.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 41.5% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 29.3% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron's chess games
All 238 games by Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron 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: 80 wins, 64 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 21/10/18 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Monika Socko | 2,470 | Lisbon Christmas Open | C17 |
| Mar 2008 | Darko Doric | 2,465 | 11th Malaga Open | C10 |
| Jun 2014 | David Larino Nieto | 2,459 | 6th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | C27 |
| Aug 2023 | Inigo Lopez Mulet | 2,414 | ch-ESP Rapid | C16 |
| Jun 2007 | Pablo Garcia Castro | 2,379 | 4th Sanxenxo Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 1997 | 17 | 7 | 2,041 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2011 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| 1st Ortigueira Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| 4th Calvia Amateur Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,350 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,039 |
| Naron Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron's chess games?
238 games by Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron, 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 Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron has played.
What does Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron answers 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron play as White?
As White, Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron play as Black?
As Black, Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron's FIDE rating?
Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron played?
Our database contains 238 games by Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 64 draws, 94 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron?
238 games by Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron 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.