Prepare against Ricardo Mesa Cruz
Spain · World #117,320 classical · FIDE ID 54734304
When preparing against Ricardo Mesa Cruz, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Ricardo Mesa Cruz, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Mesa Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Mesa 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 | 1,681 | 1,681 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,546 | 1,547 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,535 | 1,548 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 41.0% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Mesa Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Mesa Cruz's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Cruz usually continues dxe5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Cruz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Mesa Cruz's chess games
All 61 games by Ricardo Mesa Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Francisco Camacho Hernandez | 1,748 | chT-Tenerife Segunda | D35 |
| Jul 2023 | Felipe Cruz Diaz | 1,594 | 9th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | D02 |
| May 2023 | Omar Enrique De Varona Ortega | 1,510 | chT-Tenerife Tercera | D02 |
| Feb 2022 | Elias Gonzalez Yanes | 1,299 | chT-Tenerife Segunda | D06 |
| Sep 2021 | Rebeca Mora Orta | 1,218 | chT-Tenerife Segunda | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Segunda | 2022 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,438 |
| chT-Tenerife Tercera | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,607 |
| 32nd Santa Cruz Christmas Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| 9th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,525 |
| chT-Tenerife Tercera-B 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 4.5 | – |
| 2nd Vega de San Mateo | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,764 |
| 21st Davos Summer Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Mesa Cruz's chess games?
61 games by Ricardo Mesa Cruz, from Dec 2019 to Aug 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 Ricardo Mesa Cruz has played.
What does Ricardo Mesa Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ricardo Mesa Cruz opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Mesa Cruz answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Mesa Cruz play as White?
As White, Ricardo Mesa Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Mesa Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Mesa Cruz most often plays: Caro-Kann (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ricardo Mesa Cruz's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Mesa Cruz is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,546 in rapid and 1,535 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,681 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ricardo Mesa Cruz played?
Our database contains 61 games by Ricardo Mesa Cruz, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Mesa Cruz?
61 games by Ricardo Mesa 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.