Prepare against Josep Romeu De La Cruz
Spain · World #69,014 classical · FIDE ID 22234381
When preparing against Josep Romeu De La Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Josep Romeu De La Cruz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Romeu De La Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Romeu De La 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 | 1,825 | 1,915 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,810 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 8 | 3 | 35 | 17.4% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Romeu De La Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Romeu De La Cruz's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 56.5% | 23.1% |
| b3 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 23.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Cruz usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 43% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Josep Romeu De La Cruz's chess games
All 46 games by Josep Romeu De La Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 3 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Josep Rafols Albet | 2,143 | 2nd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | C43 |
| May 2012 | Josep Vinas Racionero | 2,130 | 6th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | B03 |
| Nov 2015 | Antonio Romero Mendez | 2,102 | ch-Tarragona Province | A45 |
| May 2013 | Rafael Marco Molina | 1,991 | 7th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | A01 |
| Nov 2015 | Enric Petrus Perez | 1,823 | ch-Tarragona Province | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,621 |
| ch-Tarragona Province | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| 7th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,891 |
| Vilafranca del Penedes Open 10th | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,826 |
| 6th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,930 |
| 2nd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,920 |
| 3rd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,717 |
| 11th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Romeu De La Cruz's chess games?
46 games by Josep Romeu De La Cruz, from Jul 2008 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 Josep Romeu De La Cruz has played.
What does Josep Romeu De La Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Josep Romeu De La Cruz opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.b3 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Romeu De La Cruz answers 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Josep Romeu De La Cruz play as White?
As White, Josep Romeu De La Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Romeu De La Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Josep Romeu De La Cruz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Josep Romeu De La Cruz's FIDE rating?
Josep Romeu De La Cruz is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (May 2010).
How many games has Josep Romeu De La Cruz played?
Our database contains 46 games by Josep Romeu De La Cruz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 3 draws, 35 losses (17.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Romeu De La Cruz?
46 games by Josep Romeu De La 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.