Prepare against Jefferson Cruz
Spain · World #22,514 classical · FIDE ID 32072953
Our database contains 46 games by Jefferson Cruz, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jefferson Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jefferson 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 | 2,037 | 2,059 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jefferson Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jefferson Cruz's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 68.0% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Jefferson Cruz's chess games
All 46 games by Jefferson Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Hugo Pena Morales | 2,267 | 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | A88 |
| Mar 2015 | Teresa Munoz Munoz | 2,044 | 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | E46 |
| May 2017 | David Poyato Duran | 1,977 | Sant Adria de Besos Open 13th | E38 |
| May 2017 | Victor Moreno Oller | 1,925 | Sant Adria de Besos Open 13th | E91 |
| Feb 2015 | Rafael Martinez Ferrer | 1,915 | 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,906 |
| 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2012 | 7 | 6 | 1,996 |
| Sant Adria de Besos Open 13th | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,157 |
| ch-Catalunya Valles West U18 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,951 |
| 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,962 |
| Sabadell Coral Colon Open 6th | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,651 |
| chT-ESP U16 4th | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jefferson Cruz's chess games?
46 games by Jefferson Cruz, from May 2012 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 Jefferson Cruz has played.
What does Jefferson Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jefferson Cruz opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jefferson Cruz answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jefferson Cruz play as White?
As White, Jefferson Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jefferson Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Jefferson Cruz most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jefferson Cruz's FIDE rating?
Jefferson Cruz is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Jefferson Cruz played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jefferson Cruz, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jefferson Cruz?
46 games by Jefferson 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.