Prepare against Francisco Javier Soza Moreno
NIC · World #81,484 classical · FIDE ID 6109764
When preparing against Francisco Javier Soza Moreno, expect 1.c4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Francisco Javier Soza Moreno, covering Nov 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Soza Moreno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Soza Moreno 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 | 1,785 | 1,878 | Feb 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,876 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 44.9% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Soza Moreno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Soza Moreno's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 80% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Moreno usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Moreno usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 77.3% |
Francisco Javier Soza Moreno's chess games
All 49 games by Francisco Javier Soza Moreno in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | William Alfaro Caracas | 2,135 | chT-NCA Final | B20 |
| Oct 2020 | David Gomez Baltodano | 1,998 | chT-NCA 1st Stage | D45 |
| Nov 2020 | Edgar Antonio Escobar | 1,868 | chT-NCA Final | E01 |
| Aug 2023 | Carlos Avalos | 1,867 | Managua Arellano Mem | D04 |
| Oct 2020 | Natanael Berrios | 1,857 | chT-NCA Final | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Final | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,934 |
| Managua Arellano Mem | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,741 |
| chT-NCA 1st Stage | 2020 | 8 | 6 | 1,961 |
| Managua Torre del Rey Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,702 |
| ch-NCA Fiestas Patrias Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Soza Moreno's chess games?
49 games by Francisco Javier Soza Moreno, from Nov 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 Francisco Javier Soza Moreno has played.
What does Francisco Javier Soza Moreno play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Soza Moreno opens with 1.c4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Soza Moreno answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Soza Moreno play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Soza Moreno's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: The Whale (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Soza Moreno play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Soza Moreno most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Francisco Javier Soza Moreno's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Soza Moreno is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Feb 2021).
How many games has Francisco Javier Soza Moreno played?
Our database contains 49 games by Francisco Javier Soza Moreno, covering Nov 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Soza Moreno?
49 games by Francisco Javier Soza Moreno 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.