Prepare against Mario Moran-Venegas
Canada · World #158,096 classical · FIDE ID 2605279
When preparing against Mario Moran-Venegas, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Mario Moran-Venegas, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Moran-Venegas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Moran-Venegas 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 | 1,573 | 1,879 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,770 | 1,770 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,740 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 53 | 30 | 77 | 33.1% |
| As White | 74 | 28 | 15 | 31 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 25 | 15 | 46 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Moran-Venegas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Moran-Venegas's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 95.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Moran-Venegas usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Moran-Venegas usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Moran-Venegas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Moran-Venegas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Moran-Venegas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 53.2% | 32.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 31.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Mario Moran-Venegas's chess games
All 160 games by Mario Moran-Venegas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 30 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Erwin Casareno | 2,204 | Toronto Scarborough CC Frost Open | B01 |
| Jul 2010 | Michael Yang | 2,141 | Canadian Open | B70 |
| Jan 2010 | Randy Moysoski | 1,969 | Toronto Scarborough CC Frost Open | C33 |
| Dec 2012 | Robert Bzikot | 1,940 | Toronto Battle of Inv | B32 |
| Jun 2011 | Sam Sharpe | 1,920 | Scarborough CC Spring Into Summer U2000 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 17 | 6 | 1,849 |
| ch-Scarborough CC Reserves | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 1,785 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Open | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-Scarborough CC Reserves Open | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 1,779 |
| 48th Canadian Open U2000 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,801 |
| Scarborough CC Spring Into Summer U2000 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| Scarborough CC LH Summer Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,788 |
| Toronto Battle of Inv | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Moran-Venegas's chess games?
160 games by Mario Moran-Venegas, from Sep 2012 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 Mario Moran-Venegas has played.
What does Mario Moran-Venegas play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Mario Moran-Venegas opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Moran-Venegas answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Moran-Venegas play as White?
As White, Mario Moran-Venegas's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Moran-Venegas play as Black?
As Black, Mario Moran-Venegas most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Mario Moran-Venegas's FIDE rating?
Mario Moran-Venegas is currently rated 1,573 in classical chess, 1,770 in rapid and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Mario Moran-Venegas played?
Our database contains 160 games by Mario Moran-Venegas, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 30 draws, 77 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Moran-Venegas?
160 games by Mario Moran-Venegas 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.