Prepare against Pablo Cruz Lledo
IM · Spain · World #1,396 classical · FIDE ID 2297361
When preparing against Pablo Cruz Lledo, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann as Black, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,014 games by Pablo Cruz Lledo, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Cruz Lledo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Cruz Lledo 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 | 2,418 | 2,470 | Jul 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,362 | 2,436 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,408 | 2,425 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,014 | 485 | 236 | 292 | 47.8% |
| As White | 501 | 262 | 115 | 123 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 513 | 223 | 121 | 169 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Cruz Lledo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Cruz Lledo's side.
First moves as White (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 474 | 94.6% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 2.6% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.0% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lledo usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lledo usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lledo usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lledo usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lledo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lledo usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 182 | 70.3% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 30 | 11.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 21 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 5.4% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 123 | 77.8% | 54.1% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 15.2% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.2% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Pablo Cruz Lledo's chess games
All 1,014 games by Pablo Cruz Lledo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 485 wins, 236 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 53 | 19/14/20 | 35.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 49 | 26/8/15 | 53.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 23/7/9 | 57.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 69 | 19/23/27 | 27.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 55 | 22/10/23 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 33 | 8/13/12 | 24.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 18/5/8 | 58.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 17/5/6 | 60.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/9/1 | 52.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Evgeny Postny | 2,620 | 46th Rilton Cup | E32 |
| Apr 2019 | Kirill Klyukin | 2,579 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Aug 2018 | Ljubomir Ljubojevic | 2,571 | ch-ESP rapid | E48 |
| Dec 2016 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,557 | 46th Rilton Cup | D15 |
| Mar 2020 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,548 | Titled Tue | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 186 | 88 | 2,326 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2011 | 33 | 23 | 2,192 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,400 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,245 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2009 | 17 | 12 | 2,096 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 2,316 |
| ch-Valencia | 2018 | 14 | 12 | 2,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Cruz Lledo's chess games?
1,014 games by Pablo Cruz Lledo, from Apr 2006 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 Pablo Cruz Lledo has played.
What does Pablo Cruz Lledo play on the first move as White?
Across 501 games with White in our database, Pablo Cruz Lledo opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Cruz Lledo answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pablo Cruz Lledo play as White?
As White, Pablo Cruz Lledo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (53 games, 35.8% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 53.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 57.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 501 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Cruz Lledo play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Cruz Lledo most often plays: Slav Defense (69 games, 27.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (33 games, 24.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 513 games.
What is Pablo Cruz Lledo's FIDE rating?
Pablo Cruz Lledo is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,362 in rapid and 2,408 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Jul 2020).
How many games has Pablo Cruz Lledo played?
Our database contains 1,014 games by Pablo Cruz Lledo, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 485 wins, 236 draws, 292 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Cruz Lledo?
1,014 games by Pablo Cruz Lledo 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.