Prepare against Jean Marco Cruz Mendez
FM · Cuba · World #10,759 classical · FIDE ID 3526402
When preparing against Jean Marco Cruz Mendez, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 545 games by Jean Marco Cruz Mendez, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jean Marco Cruz Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Marco Cruz Mendez 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 | 2,158 | 2,279 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 236 | 64 | 245 | 43.3% |
| As White | 270 | 102 | 34 | 134 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 275 | 134 | 30 | 111 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Marco Cruz Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Marco Cruz Mendez's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 49.3% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 71 | 26.3% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 20.7% | 41.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.7% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mendez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 66.7% | 50.6% |
| e5 | 27 | 20.5% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 64.8% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 14.3% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.9% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Jean Marco Cruz Mendez's chess games
All 545 games by Jean Marco Cruz Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 236 wins, 64 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 22/4/15 | 53.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Feb 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,671 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,603 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jul 2025 | Leon Livaic | 2,550 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| May 2021 | Narayanan Rajeswari Visakh | 2,516 | Titled Tue | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 459 | 218 | 2,262 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,952 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM IM 11 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| Miami | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,358 |
| Artemisa Inder Anivers | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,040 |
| Victoria de Giron Cup tt | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,852 |
| 2nd Capablanca Mem U15 | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Marco Cruz Mendez's chess games?
545 games by Jean Marco Cruz Mendez, from Jun 2016 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 Jean Marco Cruz Mendez has played.
What does Jean Marco Cruz Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Jean Marco Cruz Mendez opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Marco Cruz Mendez answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jean Marco Cruz Mendez play as White?
As White, Jean Marco Cruz Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Marco Cruz Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Jean Marco Cruz Mendez most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 53.7% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Jean Marco Cruz Mendez's FIDE rating?
Jean Marco Cruz Mendez is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Jean Marco Cruz Mendez played?
Our database contains 545 games by Jean Marco Cruz Mendez, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 64 draws, 245 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Marco Cruz Mendez?
545 games by Jean Marco Cruz Mendez 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.