Prepare against Jose Miguel Morales Quintero
Spain · World #61,947 classical · FIDE ID 2253372
When preparing against Jose Miguel Morales Quintero, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Jose Miguel Morales Quintero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Miguel Morales Quintero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Miguel Morales Quintero 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 | 1,849 | 2,168 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,860 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 45 | 16 | 54 | 39.1% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 58 | 24 | 5 | 29 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Miguel Morales Quintero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Miguel Morales Quintero's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 94.7% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Quintero usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Quintero usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Jose Miguel Morales Quintero's chess games
All 115 games by Jose Miguel Morales Quintero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 16 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | English Opening | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 13/2/14 | 44.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Omar Garcia Blanco | 2,237 | Las Palmas Open | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Luis Bermejo Arruego | 2,235 | 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | A11 |
| Apr 2001 | Carlos Milla de Marco | 2,067 | 7th Alameda de Osuna Open | A25 |
| Mar 2015 | Ricardo Garcia Rodriguez | 2,047 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | B07 |
| Apr 2001 | Angel Barahona Torrijos | 2,047 | 7th Alameda de Osuna Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 17 | 5 | 1,842 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,918 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,047 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| 34th Las Palmas Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
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Where can I find Jose Miguel Morales Quintero's chess games?
115 games by Jose Miguel Morales Quintero, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Miguel Morales Quintero has played.
What does Jose Miguel Morales Quintero play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jose Miguel Morales Quintero opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Miguel Morales Quintero answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Miguel Morales Quintero play as White?
As White, Jose Miguel Morales Quintero's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Miguel Morales Quintero play as Black?
As Black, Jose Miguel Morales Quintero most often plays: Pirc Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Jose Miguel Morales Quintero's FIDE rating?
Jose Miguel Morales Quintero is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jose Miguel Morales Quintero played?
Our database contains 115 games by Jose Miguel Morales Quintero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 16 draws, 54 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Miguel Morales Quintero?
115 games by Jose Miguel Morales Quintero 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.