Prepare against Victor Cruz Paz
Spain · World #139,004 classical · FIDE ID 24572373
When preparing against Victor Cruz Paz, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Victor Cruz Paz, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Cruz Paz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Cruz Paz 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 | 1,623 | 1,668 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,551 | 1,551 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,556 | 1,556 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 2 | 26 | 28.2% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Cruz Paz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Cruz Paz's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Paz usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Paz usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Paz usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Paz usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Victor Cruz Paz's chess games
All 39 games by Victor Cruz Paz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Felipe Cruz Diaz | 1,696 | 2nd Tenerife Norte Team Cup | D35 |
| Dec 2017 | Jose Carlos De Leon Rodriguez | 1,633 | chT-Tenerife Segunda 1718 | A48 |
| May 2018 | Gabriel Machado Quintero | 1,455 | chT3-Tenerife 1718 | B25 |
| Jul 2019 | Joel 1998 Rodriguez Garcia | 1,205 | 2nd Tenerife Norte Team Cup | D05 |
| Nov 2018 | Elena Beltran Lara | 1,103 | chT-Tenerife Segunda-A 1819 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,159 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda-A 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,193 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,602 |
| ch-Canarias U18 | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,320 |
| chT-Tenerife Tercera A 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,363 |
| chT3-Tenerife 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,411 |
| Adeje Arona Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,651 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda-B 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Cruz Paz's chess games?
39 games by Victor Cruz Paz, from Feb 2017 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 Victor Cruz Paz has played.
What does Victor Cruz Paz play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Victor Cruz Paz opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Cruz Paz answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Victor Cruz Paz play as White?
As White, Victor Cruz Paz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Cruz Paz play as Black?
As Black, Victor Cruz Paz most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Victor Cruz Paz's FIDE rating?
Victor Cruz Paz is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,551 in rapid and 1,556 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,668 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Victor Cruz Paz played?
Our database contains 39 games by Victor Cruz Paz, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Cruz Paz?
39 games by Victor Cruz Paz 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.