Prepare against Javier Quispe Santacruz
FM · Peru · World #54,145 classical · FIDE ID 3800920
When preparing against Javier Quispe Santacruz, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 306 games by Javier Quispe Santacruz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Quispe Santacruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Quispe Santacruz 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 | 1,877 | 2,224 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 2,047 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,050 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 55 | 16 | 235 | 18.0% |
| As White | 148 | 32 | 8 | 108 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 158 | 23 | 8 | 127 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Quispe Santacruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Quispe Santacruz's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 52.7% | 16.0% |
| d4 | 56 | 37.8% | 27.7% |
| d3 | 7 | 4.7% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 16.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Santacruz usually continues Nf3 (11.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Santacruz usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Santacruz usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 27.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Santacruz usually continues c4 (26.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Santacruz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Santacruz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 48.6% | 13.9% |
| c5 | 33 | 44.6% | 19.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 68.4% | 14.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 15.8% | 11.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Javier Quispe Santacruz's chess games
All 306 games by Javier Quispe Santacruz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 16 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 2/0/14 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 0/1/11 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 5/0/24 | 17.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 3/1/14 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Khoi Pham | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | D17 |
| Aug 2022 | Michel Bifulco | 2,339 | Titled Tue Late | E92 |
| Oct 2022 | Boris Itkis | 2,332 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Aug 2022 | Danilo Besedes | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Atousa Pourkashiyan | 2,313 | Titled Tue Early | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 256 | 41.5 | 1,886 |
| 3rd Casa Argentina | 2002 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| 1st Chiclayo Raffo Niquen IRT | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| 2nd La Paz Open | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| Cajamarca Reg Norte Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| Zonal 2.4 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| 1st Chiclayo Fischer Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,690 |
| Piura Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Quispe Santacruz's chess games?
306 games by Javier Quispe Santacruz, from Apr 2003 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 Javier Quispe Santacruz has played.
What does Javier Quispe Santacruz play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Javier Quispe Santacruz opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.d3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Quispe Santacruz answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Javier Quispe Santacruz play as White?
As White, Javier Quispe Santacruz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Quispe Santacruz play as Black?
As Black, Javier Quispe Santacruz most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Javier Quispe Santacruz's FIDE rating?
Javier Quispe Santacruz is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Javier Quispe Santacruz played?
Our database contains 306 games by Javier Quispe Santacruz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 16 draws, 235 losses (18.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Quispe Santacruz?
306 games by Javier Quispe Santacruz 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.