Prepare against Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol
FM · Cuba · World #4,910 classical · FIDE ID 3518302
When preparing against Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 124 games by Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol 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 | 2,276 | 2,336 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,296 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,256 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 48 | 43 | 33 | 38.7% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 84.6% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 13.8% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Marmol usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Marmol usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Marmol usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Marmol usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Marmol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Marmol usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 42.4% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 33.3% | 72.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 24.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 75.0% |
Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol's chess games
All 124 games by Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol 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: 48 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Luis Manuel Perez Rodriguez | 2,379 | 53rd Capablanca Memorial Open | D44 |
| Jan 2018 | Ariel Pulido Alvarez | 2,289 | Giraldilla de La Habana Team Tournament | D90 |
| May 2018 | Felix Fuentes Dominguez | 2,289 | 27th Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | B07 |
| May 2018 | Orlando Moreno Del Pozo | 2,247 | 27th Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | C42 |
| Jan 2018 | Wilver Vargas Rodriguez | 2,227 | Giraldilla de La Habana Team Tournament | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,119 |
| 8th Francisco Martinez tt | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,307 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,791 |
| 27th Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open B | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| Maxistral Xiria Carballo | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,306 |
| Giraldilla de La Habana Team Tournament | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol's chess games?
124 games by Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol, 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 Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol has played.
What does Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol play as White?
As White, Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol's FIDE rating?
Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol played?
Our database contains 124 games by Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol?
124 games by Marcos Antonio Morales Marmol 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.