Prepare against Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez
Mexico · World #45,884 classical · FIDE ID 5137160
When preparing against Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez, expect 1.c4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 113 games by Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez 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 | 1,910 | 2,157 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,972 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,157 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 23 | 9 | 81 | 20.4% |
| As White | 53 | 15 | 5 | 33 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 8 | 4 | 48 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 34.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 32.1% | 23.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 18.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 15.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (39% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 23.5% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 18.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 23.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez's chess games
All 113 games by Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Luis Fernando Ibarra Chami | 2,422 | III Aguascalientes Int | A10 |
| Jul 2024 | Arsenijs Savicevs | 2,245 | Titled Tue Early | E17 |
| Jan 2026 | Albert Postnikov | 2,237 | Titled Tue | D47 |
| Sep 2022 | Clement Rabineau | 2,164 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Jul 2024 | Talaibek Osmonbekov | 2,109 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 78 | 17.5 | 1,952 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,919 |
| 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,955 |
| 32nd Carlos Torre Mem Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,876 |
| ch-MEX | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,720 |
| 67th Mexican Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,925 |
| 63rd Mexican Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,038 |
| 68th Mexican Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez's chess games?
113 games by Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez, from Jan 2017 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 Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez has played.
What does Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez opens with 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez most often plays: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez played?
Our database contains 113 games by Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 81 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez?
113 games by Miguel Angel Cruz Gomez 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.