Prepare against Alex Catarineu Morales
Spain · World #23,527 classical · FIDE ID 22220534
When preparing against Alex Catarineu Morales, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 102 games by Alex Catarineu Morales, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Catarineu Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Catarineu Morales 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 | 2,029 | 2,121 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,021 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,021 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 45 | 25 | 32 | 44.1% |
| As White | 53 | 28 | 11 | 14 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Catarineu Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Catarineu Morales's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 71.7% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 20.8% | 77.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 77.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Morales usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Morales usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Alex Catarineu Morales's chess games
All 102 games by Alex Catarineu Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 45 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E61 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Elisabeth Riera Morilla | 2,133 | 5th Llinars del Valles Open | B26 |
| Nov 2010 | Lluis Canellas Magide | 2,116 | 2nd Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | B01 |
| Sep 2021 | Evarist Perez Pastora | 2,104 | Barcelona Tres Peons | E61 |
| Dec 2020 | Manuel Llopis de Aysa | 2,093 | 7th Sitges Sunway | A84 |
| Oct 2013 | Jaume Costa Trave | 2,087 | 5th Llinars del Valles Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,113 |
| 1st Llobregat Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 5th Llinars del Valles Open | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,251 |
| 4th Vall del Tenes Open | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,193 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,109 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,086 |
| 7th Sitges Sunway | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,144 |
| 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Catarineu Morales's chess games?
102 games by Alex Catarineu Morales, from Oct 2007 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 Alex Catarineu Morales has played.
What does Alex Catarineu Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Alex Catarineu Morales opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Catarineu Morales answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alex Catarineu Morales play as White?
As White, Alex Catarineu Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Catarineu Morales play as Black?
As Black, Alex Catarineu Morales most often plays: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Alex Catarineu Morales's FIDE rating?
Alex Catarineu Morales is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Alex Catarineu Morales played?
Our database contains 102 games by Alex Catarineu Morales, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Catarineu Morales?
102 games by Alex Catarineu Morales 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.