Prepare against Natan Gomes Cruz
Brazil · World #16,570 classical · FIDE ID 22769250
When preparing against Natan Gomes Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 102 games by Natan Gomes Cruz, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Natan Gomes Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natan Gomes 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 | 2,090 | 2,090 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,240 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,308 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 49 | 16 | 37 | 48.0% |
| As White | 52 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 29 | 4 | 17 | 58.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natan Gomes Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natan Gomes Cruz's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 48.1% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 36.5% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 44.8% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 34.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Natan Gomes Cruz's chess games
All 102 games by Natan Gomes Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B37 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,350 | Caioba Rapid Open 7th | A43 |
| Jan 2024 | Silvio Eduardo Oliveira | 2,297 | Sao Paulo Sampa Open | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Joao Paulo Cassemiro Marques | 2,226 | 31st Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | A80 |
| Sep 2022 | Dirceu Viana | 2,190 | 2nd Niteroi Open | C02 |
| Jan 2024 | Johny Cueto Chajtur | 2,108 | 10th Florianopolis Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,850 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,880 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| 2nd Niteroi Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-BRA U2000 Amateurs | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,991 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| 6th Mombaca Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natan Gomes Cruz's chess games?
102 games by Natan Gomes Cruz, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Natan Gomes Cruz has played.
What does Natan Gomes Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Natan Gomes Cruz opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natan Gomes Cruz answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Natan Gomes Cruz play as White?
As White, Natan Gomes Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natan Gomes Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Natan Gomes Cruz most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Natan Gomes Cruz's FIDE rating?
Natan Gomes Cruz is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Natan Gomes Cruz played?
Our database contains 102 games by Natan Gomes Cruz, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natan Gomes Cruz?
102 games by Natan Gomes 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.