Prepare against Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz
NIC · World #126,623 classical · FIDE ID 6113966
When preparing against Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz, covering Dec 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luciana Yassika Paguaga 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 | 1,659 | 1,704 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,599 | 1,607 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,622 | 1,642 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 146 rated games against 125 different opponents, across 17 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 63 | 28 | 19 | 16 | 44.4% | 1,611 | 1,591 | 14 |
| Blitz | 49 | 24 | 5 | 20 | 49.0% | 1,593 | 1,625 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 16.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 47 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 51.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 14 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | 37 | 20 | 25 | 1,611 | 1,618 |
| 2025 | 55 | 28 | 9 | 18 | 1,617 | 1,642 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
Where Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz has played
Nicaragua (8) · Colombia (2) · El Salvador (2) · Puerto Rico (2) · Russia (2) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz's chess games
All 35 games by Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2025 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/2 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Hana Mulugeta Ayele | 1,615 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | E00 |
| Nov 2026 | Ariana Acuna Porras | 1,589 | Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | G12 | B01 |
| Dec 2025 | Rhea Gardener | 1,549 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-10 Fem | C44 |
| Nov 2026 | Maria Jose Guevara Ruiz | 1,549 | Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | G12 | B41 |
| Sep 2026 | Dotse Dzidzor Esi | 1,531 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-10 Fem | 2025 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,748 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G11 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,513 |
| Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,653 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G12 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,619 |
| Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz's chess games?
35 games by Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz, from Dec 2025 to Nov 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 Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz has played.
What does Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz answers 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz play as White?
As White, Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz's FIDE rating?
Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,599 in rapid and 1,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz played?
Our database contains 35 games by Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz, covering Dec 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luciana Yassika Paguaga Cruz?
35 games by Luciana Yassika Paguaga 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.