Prepare against Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera
FM · Cuba · World #10,822 classical · FIDE ID 3501639
When preparing against Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 52.4% over 21 games.
Our database contains 93 games by Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera 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 | 2,158 | 2,317 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,223 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,244 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 48 | 17 | 28 | 51.6% |
| As White | 51 | 29 | 9 | 13 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 98.0% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nc3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera's chess games
All 93 games by Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 48 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Renier Gonzalez | 2,370 | Cienfuegos University | B15 |
| Jan 1998 | Pedro Paneque | 2,355 | Cienfuegos University | B12 |
| Sep 2010 | Ray Garcia Gomez | 2,334 | ch-Villa Clara Province sf | A90 |
| Jan 1992 | Guillermo Estevez Morales | 2,330 | Fuerteventura Open | B33 |
| Sep 2010 | Elier Miranda Mesa | 2,311 | ch-Villa Clara Province sf | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matanzas Copa Nacional | 1999 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,320 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,190 |
| ch-Villa Clara Province final | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,349 |
| Cienfuegos University | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
| Barquisimeto Divina Pastora | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-Villa Clara Province sf | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,385 |
| 1st Caracas Bandes Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera's chess games?
93 games by Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera has played.
What does Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera play as White?
As White, Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera play as Black?
As Black, Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera's FIDE rating?
Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera played?
Our database contains 93 games by Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera?
93 games by Julio Antonio Morella Cabrera 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.