Prepare against Luis Eduardo Morales
Colombia · World #136,389 classical · FIDE ID 4411455
When preparing against Luis Eduardo Morales, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Luis Eduardo Morales, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Eduardo Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Eduardo 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 | 1,629 | 1,954 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,945 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,945 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 39 | 8 | 74 | 32.2% |
| As White | 61 | 18 | 5 | 38 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 3 | 36 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Eduardo Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Eduardo Morales's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 95.1% | 34.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Morales usually continues c3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Morales usually continues e5 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 15 | 40.5% | 13.3% |
| c6 | 15 | 40.5% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Luis Eduardo Morales's chess games
All 121 games by Luis Eduardo Morales in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 8 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 3/0/13 | 18.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | John Mario Loaiza | 1,932 | 1st Sabaneta Open B | B00 |
| Aug 2022 | Helvert Hernandez Pinzon | 1,864 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | B22 |
| Aug 2022 | Carlos Orlando Jaramillo | 1,784 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | A00 |
| Oct 2021 | Luis Fernando Velez | 1,741 | Manizales Las Americas Open B | B01 |
| Oct 2021 | Luisa Diaz | 1,739 | Manizales Las Americas Open B | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,758 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,481 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,492 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open B | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,638 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,502 |
| chD-COL | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,461 |
| Medellin U2000 Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,423 |
| Medellin Raza Menor 2100 Open | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,816 |
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Where can I find Luis Eduardo Morales's chess games?
121 games by Luis Eduardo Morales, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Luis Eduardo Morales has played.
What does Luis Eduardo Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Luis Eduardo Morales opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Eduardo Morales answers 1...Nc6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games).
What openings does Luis Eduardo Morales play as White?
As White, Luis Eduardo Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Eduardo Morales play as Black?
As Black, Luis Eduardo Morales most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Luis Eduardo Morales's FIDE rating?
Luis Eduardo Morales is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Luis Eduardo Morales played?
Our database contains 121 games by Luis Eduardo Morales, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 8 draws, 74 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Eduardo Morales?
121 games by Luis Eduardo 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.