Prepare against Rafael Roca Cruz
Spain · World #55,326 classical · FIDE ID 32022450
Our database contains 133 games by Rafael Roca Cruz, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Roca Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Roca 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 | 1,873 | 2,020 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,997 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 46 | 26 | 61 | 34.6% |
| As White | 70 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 24 | 13 | 26 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Roca Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Roca Cruz's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 68.6% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 22 | 31.4% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 44.8% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 11 | 37.9% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| b5 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Rafael Roca Cruz's chess games
All 133 games by Rafael Roca Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 46 wins, 26 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Bartolome Moreno Carrascosa | 2,154 | 5th Alzira Christmas | E46 |
| Aug 2016 | Javier Cortes Marti | 2,082 | 11th Benimodo U2200 Open | A57 |
| Dec 2015 | Victor Penades Ordaz | 2,018 | 5th Alzira Christmas | A47 |
| Nov 2012 | Juan De La Calle Llopis | 2,012 | ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | D00 |
| Aug 2016 | Adria Mari Copa | 1,989 | 11th Benimodo U2200 Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Valencia Provincial | 2014 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| Valencia Don Quijote Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,748 |
| Alzira Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,917 |
| ch-Valencia Super Preferente | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,265 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,875 |
| 9th Benimodo Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | 2012 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-Provincial Valencia | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Roca Cruz's chess games?
133 games by Rafael Roca Cruz, from Oct 2012 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 Rafael Roca Cruz has played.
What does Rafael Roca Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Rafael Roca Cruz opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Roca Cruz answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Rafael Roca Cruz play as White?
As White, Rafael Roca Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Roca Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Roca Cruz most often plays: Caro-Kann (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Polish Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Rafael Roca Cruz's FIDE rating?
Rafael Roca Cruz is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Rafael Roca Cruz played?
Our database contains 133 games by Rafael Roca Cruz, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 26 draws, 61 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Roca Cruz?
133 games by Rafael Roca 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.