Prepare against Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz
Mexico · World #76,645 classical · FIDE ID 5179319
When preparing against Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Antonio Barrios 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 | 1,802 | 1,802 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,608 | 1,608 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,597 | 1,597 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 30.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 258 rated games against 198 different opponents, across 36 events in 1 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 | 214 | 101 | 25 | 88 | 47.2% | 1,684 | 1,623 | 13 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57.1% | 1,246 | 1,379 | 2 |
| Blitz | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% | 1,477 | 1,377 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 112 | 24 | 15 | 73 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 45 | 28 | 5 | 12 | 62.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 36 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 1,894 | 1,687 |
| 2025 | 49 | 18 | 7 | 24 | 1,868 | 1,756 |
| 2024 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 23 | 1,633 | 1,556 |
| 2023 | 83 | 42 | 9 | 32 | 1,528 | 1,542 |
| 2022 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1,640 | 1,507 |
| 2021 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 1,244 | 1,301 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz's chess games
All 30 games by Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Lopez Vargas Jorge Alejandro | 1,895 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Avanzados | D02 |
| Oct 2026 | Ian Marco Martinez Nestor | 1,833 | FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Avanzados | B28 |
| Dec 2025 | Luis Misael Diaz Servin | 1,721 | North American Junior Chess Championship U20 2025 OPEN | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Deneb Olvera Almanza | 1,657 | IV Aguascalientes Int | A02 |
| Dec 2025 | Olin Cuautli Cruz Vargas | 1,648 | North American Junior Chess Championship U20 2025 OPEN | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV Aguascalientes Int | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
| North American Junior Chess Championship U20 2025 OPEN | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,837 |
| XIX American Continental Chess Championship 2026 | Standard | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,374 |
| FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Avanzados | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,264 |
| LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,887 |
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz's chess games?
30 games by Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz, from Dec 2021 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 Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz has played.
What does Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz play as White?
As White, Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz's FIDE rating?
Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,608 in rapid and 1,597 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Antonio Barrios Cruz?
30 games by Mario Antonio Barrios 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.