Prepare against Juan Carlos Acosta Morales
Colombia · World #62,537 classical · FIDE ID 4442482
When preparing against Juan Carlos Acosta Morales, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Juan Carlos Acosta Morales, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Acosta Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Acosta 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 | 1,847 | 1,908 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,840 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,868 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Acosta Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Acosta Morales's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Juan Carlos Acosta Morales's chess games
All 33 games by Juan Carlos Acosta Morales in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Carl Erik Ospina | 1,933 | ch-South America U20 11th | B98 |
| Sep 2016 | Endry Alexander Molina Quevedo | 1,923 | 2nd Uni De Paula Santander Open | B78 |
| Apr 2025 | Hernan David Bravo Padilla | 1,746 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Vladimir Acuna Romero | 1,744 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B23 |
| Apr 2025 | Hugo Cadavid Velez | 1,730 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
| ch-South America U20 11th | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| Santander UDI Cup | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,753 |
| 2nd Uni De Paula Santander Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,985 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Acosta Morales's chess games?
33 games by Juan Carlos Acosta Morales, from May 2015 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 Juan Carlos Acosta Morales has played.
What does Juan Carlos Acosta Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Acosta Morales opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Acosta Morales answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Acosta Morales play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Acosta Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Acosta Morales play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Acosta Morales most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Juan Carlos Acosta Morales's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Acosta Morales is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Juan Carlos Acosta Morales played?
Our database contains 33 games by Juan Carlos Acosta Morales, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Acosta Morales?
33 games by Juan Carlos Acosta 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.