Prepare against Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz
Mexico · World #31,992 classical · FIDE ID 5163560
When preparing against Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yahir Alberto Francisco 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 | 1,974 | 2,073 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,949 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,047 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 34.8% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cruz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Cruz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz's chess games
All 46 games by Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Edgar Froylan Luna Javier | 2,184 | ch-MEX | E65 |
| Dec 2022 | Algol Jorajuria Mendoza | 2,115 | ch-North American U20 | B68 |
| Dec 2022 | Francisco Javier Paredes Guzman | 2,031 | ch-North American U20 | D97 |
| May 2021 | Guevara Angel G Nieto | 1,997 | FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | B27 |
| Nov 2023 | Cesar Arturo Rosas Garcia | 1,971 | ch-MEX | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,863 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,006 |
| 66th Mexican Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-MEX | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,127 |
| 8th ch-Iberoamerican | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,988 |
| 1st Mexico City Latinoamericano Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,782 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz's chess games?
46 games by Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz, from Apr 2020 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 Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz has played.
What does Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz play as White?
As White, Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz's FIDE rating?
Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz played?
Our database contains 46 games by Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yahir Alberto Francisco Cruz?
46 games by Yahir Alberto Francisco 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.