Prepare against Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz
FM · Dominican Republic · World #4,533 classical · FIDE ID 6423400
Our database contains 927 games by Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Mesa 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 | 2,287 | 2,323 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,247 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,255 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 927 | 417 | 59 | 451 | 45.0% |
| As White | 462 | 230 | 32 | 200 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 465 | 187 | 27 | 251 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz's side.
First moves as White (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 394 | 85.3% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 7.8% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 28 | 6.1% | 66.1% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Qe2 (54.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 196 | 89.5% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 5.9% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 152 | 96.2% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz's chess games
All 927 games by Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 417 wins, 59 draws, 451 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 23/4/30 | 40.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 47 | 23/3/21 | 48.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 44 | 23/1/20 | 52.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85 | 32/6/47 | 37.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 21/1/19 | 51.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/3/19 | 38.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 8/3/17 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 14/0/13 | 51.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 13/0/11 | 54.2% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Nov 2025 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,502 | Titled Tue | C48 |
| Feb 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Mar 2025 | Yuliia Osmak | 2,466 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Oct 2022 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,462 | Titled Tue Early | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 831 | 395 | 2,150 |
| ch-DOM | 2023 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,131 |
| Medellin Raza Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| ch-DOM U20 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,815 |
| Henriquez Urena Memorial 1st | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Santo Domingo De La Madre Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz's chess games?
927 games by Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz, from Jul 2017 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 Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz has played.
What does Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 462 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (47 games, 48.9% win rate); French Defense (44 games, 52.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 462 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (85 games, 37.6% win rate); Catalan (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 465 games.
What is Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz played?
Our database contains 927 games by Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 417 wins, 59 draws, 451 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Mesa Cruz?
927 games by Juan Carlos Mesa 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.