Prepare against Francisco Javier Morales Araujo
Spain · World #19,665 classical · FIDE ID 2265990
When preparing against Francisco Javier Morales Araujo, expect 1.f4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Francisco Javier Morales Araujo, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Morales Araujo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Morales Araujo 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 | 2,060 | 2,175 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,166 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 24 | 9 | 51 | 28.6% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 3 | 25 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Morales Araujo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Morales Araujo's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 30 | 65.2% | 38.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 26.1% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 65% of White games, 38.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Araujo usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Araujo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Araujo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Araujo usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Araujo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Araujo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Francisco Javier Morales Araujo's chess games
All 84 games by Francisco Javier Morales Araujo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 30 | 9/5/16 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,513 | ch-ESP rapid | A03 |
| Aug 2017 | Ana Matnadze | 2,389 | ch-ESP rapid | A88 |
| Oct 2017 | Ismael Alshameary Puente | 2,333 | 82nd ch-ESP | A88 |
| Jan 2012 | Bahruz Rzayev | 2,308 | 37th Seville Open | C00 |
| Feb 2017 | Cristian Silva Lucena | 2,254 | ch-Seville | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,160 |
| ch-Seville | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,296 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,309 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-ESP | 1986 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| 37th Seville Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,204 |
| 12th Coria del Rio Open | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,264 |
| 36th Dos Hermanas Blitz Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Morales Araujo's chess games?
84 games by Francisco Javier Morales Araujo, from Apr 2004 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 Francisco Javier Morales Araujo has played.
What does Francisco Javier Morales Araujo play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Morales Araujo opens with 1.f4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Morales Araujo answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Morales Araujo play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Morales Araujo's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Morales Araujo play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Morales Araujo most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Francisco Javier Morales Araujo's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Morales Araujo is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Francisco Javier Morales Araujo played?
Our database contains 84 games by Francisco Javier Morales Araujo, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 51 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Morales Araujo?
84 games by Francisco Javier Morales Araujo 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.