Prepare against Javier Ortega Morales
Argentina · World #52,544 classical · FIDE ID 120316
When preparing against Javier Ortega Morales, expect 1.f4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Javier Ortega Morales, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Javier Ortega Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Ortega 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 | 1,883 | 1,975 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 20 | 11 | 42 | 27.4% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Ortega Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Ortega Morales's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 27 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| b4 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 82% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Morales usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …a6 (33% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Morales usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Javier Ortega Morales's chess games
All 73 games by Javier Ortega Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Miguel A. Quinteros | 2,505 | Martinez Valle Open | A02 |
| Jul 2010 | Julio Mazzoleni | 2,123 | 85th ch-ARG | A00 |
| Jan 2000 | Eusebio Conlazo | 2,084 | ch-Villa Ballester Fanoba | E22 |
| Jul 2010 | Guillermo Fe Ligato | 1,944 | 85th ch-ARG | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Marcelo Yakisich | 1,917 | 73rd Villa Ballester Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,861 |
| Martinez Valle Open | 1993 | 8 | 2 | 2,123 |
| 8th Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,024 |
| 48th Villa Ballester Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,150 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1997 | 7 | 1 | 1,998 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-Villa Ballester Fanoba | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| Vicente Lopez Open | 1993 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Ortega Morales's chess games?
73 games by Javier Ortega Morales, from Oct 2008 to Oct 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 Javier Ortega Morales has played.
What does Javier Ortega Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Javier Ortega Morales opens with 1.f4 (82% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Ortega Morales answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Javier Ortega Morales play as White?
As White, Javier Ortega Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Ortega Morales play as Black?
As Black, Javier Ortega Morales most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Javier Ortega Morales's FIDE rating?
Javier Ortega Morales is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Javier Ortega Morales played?
Our database contains 73 games by Javier Ortega Morales, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Ortega Morales?
73 games by Javier Ortega 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.