Prepare against Miguel Alvarez Morales
Spain · World #27,834 classical · FIDE ID 2278154
Our database contains 169 games by Miguel Alvarez Morales, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Alvarez Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Alvarez 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 | 1,999 | 2,156 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,071 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 53 | 44 | 72 | 31.4% |
| As White | 80 | 28 | 19 | 33 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 89 | 25 | 25 | 39 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Alvarez Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Alvarez Morales's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 63.8% | 46.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 13.8% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 11.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.5% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 22.7% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Miguel Alvarez Morales's chess games
All 169 games by Miguel Alvarez Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 53 wins, 44 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | English Opening | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Alejandro Herrera Delgado | 2,312 | ch-Andalucia | A27 |
| Dec 2023 | Serafin Moral Garcia | 2,274 | La Zubia Open | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Antonio Ramon Hernandez Munoz | 2,249 | La Zubia Open | D02 |
| Jan 2024 | Svyatoslav Korneev | 2,248 | 35th Roquetas de Mar Open | A90 |
| May 2017 | Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero | 2,181 | chA-Andalucia | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almansa Open B | 2022 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,074 |
| 89th ch-ESP | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,871 |
| 1st Almeria | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| 6th San Pedro del Pinatar Open | 2015 | 7 | 6 | 2,130 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,773 |
| 2nd Huercal de Almeria | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Alvarez Morales's chess games?
169 games by Miguel Alvarez Morales, from Oct 2006 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 Miguel Alvarez Morales has played.
What does Miguel Alvarez Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Miguel Alvarez Morales opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Alvarez Morales answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Miguel Alvarez Morales play as White?
As White, Miguel Alvarez Morales's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Alvarez Morales play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Alvarez Morales most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Miguel Alvarez Morales's FIDE rating?
Miguel Alvarez Morales is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Miguel Alvarez Morales played?
Our database contains 169 games by Miguel Alvarez Morales, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 44 draws, 72 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Alvarez Morales?
169 games by Miguel Alvarez 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.