Prepare against Joaquin Fica Cruz
CHL · World #16,129 classical · FIDE ID 3419657
When preparing against Joaquin Fica Cruz, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (66% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Joaquin Fica Cruz, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Fica Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Fica 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 | 2,094 | 2,110 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,107 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 80 | 30 | 77 | 42.8% |
| As White | 100 | 42 | 19 | 39 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 38 | 11 | 38 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Fica Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Fica Cruz's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 52.0% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 32 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 15.0% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Cruz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 65.9% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Joaquin Fica Cruz's chess games
All 187 games by Joaquin Fica Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Sep 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: 80 wins, 30 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | David Brodsky | 2,455 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | A46 |
| Mar 2021 | Jorge Marcos Gomez Sanchez | 2,352 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | A46 |
| Feb 2021 | Taras Zinovjev | 2,307 | Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 3 | D02 |
| Jan 2025 | Victor Farfan Ortiz | 2,186 | 2nd Temuco Open | A45 |
| Feb 2026 | Joaquin Ignacio Miranda Camus | 2,183 | Campeonato Nacional Absoluto CHILE 2026 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHI sf | 2022 | 16 | 8 | 1,975 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,880 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,122 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,262 |
| Concepcion Hexagonal U2200 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,946 |
| Concepcion Mayor | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,948 |
| ch-CHI U20 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Fica Cruz's chess games?
187 games by Joaquin Fica Cruz, from Jul 2013 to Sep 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 Joaquin Fica Cruz has played.
What does Joaquin Fica Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Joaquin Fica Cruz opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Fica Cruz answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Fica Cruz play as White?
As White, Joaquin Fica Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Fica Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Fica Cruz most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Joaquin Fica Cruz's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Fica Cruz is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joaquin Fica Cruz played?
Our database contains 187 games by Joaquin Fica Cruz, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 30 draws, 77 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Fica Cruz?
187 games by Joaquin Fica 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.