Prepare against Jonathan Cruz
IM · Peru · World #3,229 classical · FIDE ID 3802124
Our database contains 866 games by Jonathan Cruz, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan 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 | 2,329 | 2,473 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,515 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,435 | 2,443 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 866 | 403 | 225 | 238 | 46.5% |
| As White | 443 | 214 | 123 | 106 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 423 | 189 | 102 | 132 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Cruz's side.
First moves as White (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 151 | 34.1% | 70.9% |
| d4 | 146 | 33.0% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 103 | 23.3% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 41 | 9.3% | 69.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 70.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (70.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 138 | 63.9% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 35 | 16.2% | 58.6% |
| c6 | 30 | 13.9% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 74.8% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 22 | 15.8% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Jonathan Cruz's chess games
All 866 games by Jonathan Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 403 wins, 225 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 41 | 19/11/11 | 46.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/14/5 | 44.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/17/3 | 35.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 18/7/11 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,640 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Sep 2019 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,616 | 16th Sabadell Diada Blitz Open | B01 |
| Feb 2014 | Fernando Peralta | 2,603 | chT-Catalunya | A05 |
| Jan 2015 | Alberto David | 2,578 | 7th Chennai Open | A20 |
| Jan 2015 | Sabino Brunello | 2,573 | 7th Chennai Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 182 | 113.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2019 | 28 | 12 | 2,395 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,414 |
| Sant Boi Chalmeta Memorial | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,359 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,369 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,427 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Cruz's chess games?
866 games by Jonathan Cruz, from Jul 2004 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 Jonathan Cruz has played.
What does Jonathan Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 443 games with White in our database, Jonathan Cruz opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Cruz answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Cruz play as White?
As White, Jonathan Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 443 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Cruz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 423 games.
What is Jonathan Cruz's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Cruz is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,435 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Jonathan Cruz played?
Our database contains 866 games by Jonathan Cruz, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 403 wins, 225 draws, 238 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Cruz?
866 games by Jonathan 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.