Prepare against Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias
PRT · World #5,793 classical · FIDE ID 1930060
When preparing against Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias 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 | 2,252 | 2,259 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,209 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,137 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 130 | 53 | 111 | 44.2% |
| As White | 154 | 74 | 28 | 52 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 140 | 56 | 25 | 59 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 93.5% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.5% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dias usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dias usually continues Nf3 (78.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dias usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dias usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dias usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Dias usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 71.6% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 9.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias's chess games
All 294 games by Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 130 wins, 53 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Scotch Game | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Vojtech Plat | 2,516 | chT-POR | C41 |
| Feb 2019 | Andreas Garberg Tryggestad | 2,351 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B47 |
| Feb 2019 | Kosma Pacan-Milej | 2,273 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B87 |
| Jun 2017 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,245 | ch-POR Blitz | C67 |
| Feb 2018 | Ernst Weinzettl | 2,238 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 30 | 14.5 | 1,980 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 21 | 14 | 1,957 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 20 | 11 | 2,116 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2014 | 15 | 10 | 1,733 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2018 | 14 | 11 | 2,067 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2016 | 14 | 11 | 1,932 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,270 |
| Portuguese Honra | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias's chess games?
294 games by Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias, from May 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 Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias has played.
What does Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias play as White?
As White, Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias most often plays: Scotch Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias played?
Our database contains 294 games by Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 53 draws, 111 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias?
294 games by Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias 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.