Prepare against Esteban Cruz Duque
Colombia · World #109,211 classical · FIDE ID 4495985
When preparing against Esteban Cruz Duque, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 62 games by Esteban Cruz Duque, covering Mar 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Cruz Duque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Cruz Duque 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 | 1,703 | 1,719 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,812 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 5 | 35 | 35.5% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Cruz Duque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Cruz Duque's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Duque usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Duque usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Duque usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Esteban Cruz Duque's chess games
All 62 games by Esteban Cruz Duque in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2021 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Jose Leal Ortega | 1,606 | ch-COL U1700 | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Jorge Uriel Hurtado Manrique | 1,591 | Pereira Grajales Memorial | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Leandro Hoyos Trejos | 1,568 | Pereira Grajales Memorial | C01 |
| Aug 2021 | Santiago Hincapie Lopez | 1,566 | ch-COL sf | B19 |
| Feb 2022 | Hernan Pelaez | 1,554 | ch-COL U1700 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,712 |
| Pereira Pelaez Memorial | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,594 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,597 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,626 |
| Pereira Easter Open | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-COL U1700 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,580 |
| Neiva Ascun Nodo Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,598 |
| Pereira Grajales Memorial | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Cruz Duque's chess games?
62 games by Esteban Cruz Duque, from Mar 2021 to Aug 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 Esteban Cruz Duque has played.
What does Esteban Cruz Duque play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Esteban Cruz Duque opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Cruz Duque answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Esteban Cruz Duque play as White?
As White, Esteban Cruz Duque's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Cruz Duque play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Cruz Duque most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Esteban Cruz Duque's FIDE rating?
Esteban Cruz Duque is currently rated 1,703 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Esteban Cruz Duque played?
Our database contains 62 games by Esteban Cruz Duque, covering Mar 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Cruz Duque?
62 games by Esteban Cruz Duque 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.