Prepare against Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz
PRT · World #44,116 classical · FIDE ID 1923153
Our database contains 34 games by Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Manuel Nunes M. 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 | 1,917 | 1,931 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 35.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz's chess games
All 34 games by Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Pedro Filipe Candido Diogo | 1,973 | POR-CupT 1/8-1/4 final | A59 |
| Aug 2013 | Paulo Fanha | 1,936 | 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | E04 |
| Feb 2017 | Antonio Garcia | 1,832 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | D78 |
| May 2014 | Sara Cristina da Silva Monteiro | 1,793 | POR-CupT 1/8-1/4 final | D47 |
| Feb 2012 | Jorge Alberto Pazos | 1,750 | 2nd Circulo Peruano Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| 2nd Circulo Peruano Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| Famalicao Open 10th | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,767 |
| 17th Figueira da Foz Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,944 |
| POR-CupT 1/8-1/4 final | 2014 | 2 | 2 | 2,283 |
| POR-CupT 1/8-1/4 Final 35th | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz's chess games?
34 games by Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz, from Jul 2010 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 Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz has played.
What does Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...b5 (14% of games).
What openings does Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz play as White?
As White, Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz's FIDE rating?
Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz played?
Our database contains 34 games by Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Manuel Nunes M. Cruz?
34 games by Francisco Manuel Nunes M. 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.