Prepare against Danilo Fernandez Cruz
Spain · World #98,696 classical · FIDE ID 54764696
When preparing against Danilo Fernandez Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 41 games by Danilo Fernandez Cruz, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danilo Fernandez Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danilo Fernandez 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 | 1,734 | 1,734 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,731 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,762 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 4 | 20 | 41.5% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danilo Fernandez Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danilo Fernandez Cruz's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Danilo Fernandez Cruz's chess games
All 41 games by Danilo Fernandez Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Beatriz Pardo Ruiz | 1,825 | ch-ESP U12 | E14 |
| Jul 2024 | Jaime Vila Castillo | 1,813 | ch-ESP U12 | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Felix Alvarez Lee | 1,553 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | C29 |
| Jul 2023 | Rayan Presas Gharbi | 1,423 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | D20 |
| Jul 2023 | Biel Amat Davins | 1,412 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,593 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,190 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,497 |
| ch-ESP U08 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | – |
| ch-ESP U10 Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danilo Fernandez Cruz's chess games?
41 games by Danilo Fernandez Cruz, from May 2021 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 Danilo Fernandez Cruz has played.
What does Danilo Fernandez Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Danilo Fernandez Cruz opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danilo Fernandez Cruz answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Danilo Fernandez Cruz play as White?
As White, Danilo Fernandez Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danilo Fernandez Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Danilo Fernandez Cruz most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Danilo Fernandez Cruz's FIDE rating?
Danilo Fernandez Cruz is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Danilo Fernandez Cruz played?
Our database contains 41 games by Danilo Fernandez Cruz, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danilo Fernandez Cruz?
41 games by Danilo Fernandez 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.