Prepare against Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz
PRT · World #75,707 classical · FIDE ID 1908278
When preparing against Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Daniel Egas Da 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 | 1,803 | 1,831 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 35.6% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Ng1 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz's chess games
All 45 games by Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Isabel Santos | 2,005 | ch-POR qual | C41 |
| Oct 2014 | Samuel Leite | 1,976 | POR CupT Associations | B52 |
| Oct 2012 | Olga Benavides Moncayo | 1,899 | 10th Bogota Open | B22 |
| Oct 2014 | Rui Gomes Batalha | 1,795 | POR CupT Associations | B01 |
| Sep 2011 | Ines Sofia Oliveira Santos | 1,689 | ch-POR qual | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,571 |
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
| ch-POR U12 | 2003 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Coimbra District U18 | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,620 |
| ch-POR U10 | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,176 |
| POR CupT Associations | 2014 | 2 | 2 | 2,285 |
| Oliveira de Azemeis tt | 2001 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz's chess games?
45 games by Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz, from Oct 2006 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 Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz has played.
What does Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz play as White?
As White, Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz's FIDE rating?
Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz played?
Our database contains 45 games by Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Daniel Egas Da Cruz?
45 games by Joao Daniel Egas Da 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.