Prepare against Felipe Cruz Diaz
Spain · World #76,349 classical · FIDE ID 32029039
When preparing against Felipe Cruz Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (89%).
Our database contains 174 games by Felipe Cruz Diaz, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felipe Cruz Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felipe Cruz Diaz 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 | 1,801 | 1,807 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,785 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,804 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 72 | 24 | 78 | 41.4% |
| As White | 97 | 48 | 11 | 38 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 24 | 13 | 40 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felipe Cruz Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felipe Cruz Diaz's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 85.6% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 13.4% | 15.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 15.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 78.0% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Felipe Cruz Diaz's chess games
All 174 games by Felipe Cruz Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 72 wins, 24 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A21 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Lucas Eduardo Mendoza Contreras | 2,132 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife March 18 Open | A84 |
| Feb 2020 | Jose Luis Evora Brondo | 1,968 | chT-Tenerife Primera 1920 | C02 |
| Aug 2019 | Ethan Rodriguez Redondo | 1,955 | Tenerife Verano Open | E20 |
| Apr 2021 | Sergio Rodriguez Miranda | 1,879 | ch-Isla de Tenerife U2000 2nd | E61 |
| Mar 2020 | Daniel Mamani Beltran | 1,877 | chT-Tenerife Primera 1920 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 33 | 13.5 | 1,617 |
| Tenerife Verano Open | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,760 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1718 | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 1,693 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1516 | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,640 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda 1617 | 2017 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,691 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1819 | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,785 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,497 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felipe Cruz Diaz's chess games?
174 games by Felipe Cruz Diaz, from Mar 2012 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 Felipe Cruz Diaz has played.
What does Felipe Cruz Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Felipe Cruz Diaz opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felipe Cruz Diaz answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Felipe Cruz Diaz play as White?
As White, Felipe Cruz Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 84.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felipe Cruz Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Felipe Cruz Diaz most often plays: Horwitz Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Felipe Cruz Diaz's FIDE rating?
Felipe Cruz Diaz is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Felipe Cruz Diaz played?
Our database contains 174 games by Felipe Cruz Diaz, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 24 draws, 78 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felipe Cruz Diaz?
174 games by Felipe Cruz Diaz 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.