Prepare against Filemon Cruz
IM · Peru · World #5,014 classical · FIDE ID 3800296
Our database contains 100 games by Filemon Cruz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Filemon Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filemon 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 | 2,273 | 2,456 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,452 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,415 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 29 | 47 | 24 | 29.0% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 27 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filemon Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filemon Cruz's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 60.4% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (53% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Filemon Cruz's chess games
All 100 games by Filemon Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 47 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Plat,V | 2,491 | VI Vendrell Open 2026 | A20 |
| Jul 2025 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,459 | 49th Sitges Open | E40 |
| Dec 2025 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,400 | 6th elllobregat Open | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Masague Artero,Guerau | 2,399 | VI Vendrell Open 2026 | A43 |
| Jul 2025 | Sylvain Degardin | 2,329 | 49th Sitges Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Christmas IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| VI Llinars IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Rubi IM Closed | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,238 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,314 |
| Cerrado IM Barcelona June | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| Barcelona Navidad IM2 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| Pardinyes Setmana IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filemon Cruz's chess games?
100 games by Filemon Cruz, from Apr 2003 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 Filemon Cruz has played.
What does Filemon Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Filemon Cruz opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filemon Cruz answers 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Filemon Cruz play as White?
As White, Filemon Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filemon Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Filemon Cruz most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Filemon Cruz's FIDE rating?
Filemon Cruz is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Filemon Cruz played?
Our database contains 100 games by Filemon Cruz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 47 draws, 24 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filemon Cruz?
100 games by Filemon 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.