Prepare against Gustavo Leon Morales
Colombia · World #42,713 classical · FIDE ID 4408420
Our database contains 175 games by Gustavo Leon Morales, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Leon Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Leon 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 | 1,923 | 2,021 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 75 | 21 | 79 | 42.9% |
| As White | 85 | 41 | 8 | 36 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 90 | 34 | 13 | 43 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Leon Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Leon Morales's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 77.6% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 53.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 83.1% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
Gustavo Leon Morales's chess games
All 175 games by Gustavo Leon Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 75 wins, 21 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| C22 | Center Game | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Dario G Gomez | 2,082 | 4th Bogota McGregor Open | A16 |
| Dec 2009 | Juan Andres Gomez | 1,995 | ch-COL U10 | C44 |
| Apr 2016 | Cristian Camilo Martinez | 1,983 | ch-COL U16 m sf1 | C06 |
| Jul 2015 | Roberth Eliece Ricciulli Vargas | 1,947 | ch-Pan American U16 | D37 |
| Mar 2015 | Leonardo Andres Jimenez | 1,927 | ch-Bogota Region U16 Integrada | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota Superate Intercol Adv | 2014 | 14 | 8 | 1,689 |
| ch-COL U12 | 2010 | 12 | 6 | 1,916 |
| ch-Pan American U08 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,916 |
| Mosquera Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,855 |
| Bogota IRT Menor U2100 Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| Soacha Ventura Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Leon Morales's chess games?
175 games by Gustavo Leon Morales, from Jan 2008 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 Gustavo Leon Morales has played.
What does Gustavo Leon Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Gustavo Leon Morales opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Leon Morales answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Leon Morales play as White?
As White, Gustavo Leon Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Center Game (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Leon Morales play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Leon Morales most often plays: French Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Gustavo Leon Morales's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Leon Morales is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Gustavo Leon Morales played?
Our database contains 175 games by Gustavo Leon Morales, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 21 draws, 79 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Leon Morales?
175 games by Gustavo Leon 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.