Prepare against Morales Carlos
FM · SLV · World #6,164 classical · FIDE ID 6706754
When preparing against Morales Carlos, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 190 games by Morales Carlos, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Morales Carlos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morales Carlos 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 | 2,244 | 2,244 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,209 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,192 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 82 | 24 | 84 | 43.2% |
| As White | 90 | 46 | 12 | 32 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 100 | 36 | 12 | 52 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morales Carlos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morales Carlos's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 75.6% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Carlos usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Carlos usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Carlos usually continues d4 (85.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Carlos usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Carlos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Carlos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 42 | 76.4% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 12.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Morales Carlos's chess games
All 190 games by Morales Carlos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 82 wins, 24 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | B47 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,617 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Feb 2025 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Sep 2026 | Jorge Roberto Elias Reyes | 2,505 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Andrew N Greet | 2,416 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 137 | 66.5 | 2,201 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,255 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,346 |
| 3rd Caissa Guatemala Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| Round 5: Morales Carlos - Campos Ely | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,362 |
| Round 3: Chavez Gomez, Miguel Angel - Morales Carlos | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,910 |
| Round 7: Arabia, Carlos - Morales Carlos | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morales Carlos's chess games?
190 games by Morales Carlos, from Oct 2016 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 Morales Carlos has played.
What does Morales Carlos play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Morales Carlos opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morales Carlos answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Morales Carlos play as White?
As White, Morales Carlos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morales Carlos play as Black?
As Black, Morales Carlos most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Morales Carlos's FIDE rating?
Morales Carlos is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Morales Carlos played?
Our database contains 190 games by Morales Carlos, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 24 draws, 84 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morales Carlos?
190 games by Morales Carlos 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.