Prepare against David Exposito Cruz
Spain · World #119,570 classical · FIDE ID 32040024
When preparing against David Exposito Cruz, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 108 games by David Exposito Cruz, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Exposito Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Exposito 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 | 1,675 | 1,686 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 44 | 19 | 45 | 40.7% |
| As White | 58 | 26 | 8 | 24 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Exposito Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Exposito Cruz's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 72.4% | 45.2% |
| b3 | 8 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 8.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 65.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
David Exposito Cruz's chess games
All 108 games by David Exposito Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 44 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Tomas Cabrera Gomez | 1,707 | chT-Tenerife Primera 1617 | D40 |
| Sep 2012 | Miguel Chico Arbelo | 1,705 | 2nd San Sebastian de la Gomera | C84 |
| Jul 2012 | Antonio Vera Padilla | 1,549 | 2nd San Sebastian de la Gomera | A16 |
| Mar 2015 | Julio Avila Garrucho | 1,506 | chT-Tenerife Segunda | D20 |
| May 2023 | Ramon Gutierrez Garcia | 1,438 | chT-Tenerife Segunda | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Segunda | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 1,457 |
| chT-Tenerife A2 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,533 |
| 2nd San Sebastian de la Gomera | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,502 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,664 |
| ch-Gomera | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 29th ch-Canarias | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,639 |
| 1st Gran Canaria Vecindario Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| 31st Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Exposito Cruz's chess games?
108 games by David Exposito Cruz, from Jun 2013 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 David Exposito Cruz has played.
What does David Exposito Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, David Exposito Cruz opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Exposito Cruz answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Exposito Cruz play as White?
As White, David Exposito Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Exposito Cruz play as Black?
As Black, David Exposito Cruz most often plays: Petrov's Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David Exposito Cruz's FIDE rating?
David Exposito Cruz is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,686 (Dec 2025).
How many games has David Exposito Cruz played?
Our database contains 108 games by David Exposito Cruz, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Exposito Cruz?
108 games by David Exposito 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.