Prepare against Jose Cruz Monzon
Spain · World #58,552 classical · FIDE ID 2259630
Our database contains 33 games by Jose Cruz Monzon, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Cruz Monzon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Cruz Monzon 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 | 1,861 | 2,052 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Cruz Monzon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Cruz Monzon's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Monzon usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Monzon usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Monzon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Cruz Monzon's chess games
All 33 games by Jose Cruz Monzon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Alex Moreto Quintana | 2,138 | Cullera Open A | B89 |
| Jul 2009 | Juan Carlos Camarero Izquierdo | 1,906 | 11th Madrid Villaverde Open | E76 |
| Apr 2010 | Fernando Pozuelo Yuen | 1,821 | 12th Madrid Villaverde Open | D31 |
| Nov 2011 | Jorge Head Ladeveze | 1,750 | Madrid Villaverde Open 16th | D55 |
| Apr 2010 | Alberto Gutierrez Garcia | 1,722 | 12th Madrid Villaverde Open | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 12th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| Cullera Open A | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,994 |
| 14th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| 13th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
| Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B 4th | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,557 |
| Madrid Villaverde Open 16th | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Cruz Monzon's chess games?
33 games by Jose Cruz Monzon, from Oct 2004 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 Jose Cruz Monzon has played.
What does Jose Cruz Monzon play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jose Cruz Monzon opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Cruz Monzon answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Cruz Monzon play as White?
As White, Jose Cruz Monzon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Cruz Monzon play as Black?
As Black, Jose Cruz Monzon most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jose Cruz Monzon's FIDE rating?
Jose Cruz Monzon is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jose Cruz Monzon played?
Our database contains 33 games by Jose Cruz Monzon, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Cruz Monzon?
33 games by Jose Cruz Monzon 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.