Prepare against Octavio Croes
CM · ABW · World #76,633 classical · FIDE ID 1007220
When preparing against Octavio Croes, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 222 games by Octavio Croes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Octavio Croes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Octavio Croes 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 | 1,800 | 2,069 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,861 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 63 | 37 | 122 | 28.4% |
| As White | 114 | 36 | 20 | 58 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 108 | 27 | 17 | 64 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Octavio Croes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Octavio Croes's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 86.8% | 41.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.0% | 31.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Croes usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Croes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Croes usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Croes usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Croes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Croes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 79.7% | 29.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
Octavio Croes's chess games
All 222 games by Octavio Croes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 37 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Alan-Safar Ramoutar | 2,305 | Online Olym Div4 E | E05 |
| Jan 1999 | Carlos Martinez | 2,270 | San Felipe zt | A90 |
| Oct 2004 | Marvin Dekker | 2,133 | Olympiad-36 | D73 |
| May 2006 | Tomu Sano | 2,114 | Olympiad-37 | A00 |
| Aug 2022 | Willy Iclicki | 1,977 | Olympiad-44 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARU | 2019 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,773 |
| Aruba Open | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 1,770 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,635 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,778 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-Aruba | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Octavio Croes's chess games?
222 games by Octavio Croes, from Apr 2003 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 Octavio Croes has played.
What does Octavio Croes play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Octavio Croes opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Octavio Croes answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Octavio Croes play as White?
As White, Octavio Croes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Octavio Croes play as Black?
As Black, Octavio Croes most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Octavio Croes's FIDE rating?
Octavio Croes is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Octavio Croes played?
Our database contains 222 games by Octavio Croes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 37 draws, 122 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Octavio Croes?
222 games by Octavio Croes 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.