Prepare against Munroe L Morrison
United Kingdom · World #93,287 classical · FIDE ID 413704
Our database contains 123 games by Munroe L Morrison, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Munroe L Morrison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Munroe L Morrison 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 | 1,748 | 1,861 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 25 | 40 | 58 | 20.3% |
| As White | 63 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 9 | 20 | 31 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Munroe L Morrison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Munroe L Morrison's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 93.7% | 42.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Morrison usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Morrison usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Morrison usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Morrison usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 44.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Munroe L Morrison's chess games
All 123 games by Munroe L Morrison in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 40 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Jan Cheung | 2,098 | 18th ch-NATO | D34 |
| Sep 2007 | Sedat Zengin | 2,069 | 18th ch-NATO | B12 |
| Aug 2008 | Cveto Ivsek | 1,992 | 19th ch-NATO | B23 |
| Oct 2002 | Kaan Cappon | 1,909 | ch-NATO 13th | B24 |
| Aug 2019 | Megan E O'Brien | 1,870 | 106th ch-GBR U1900 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,808 |
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,637 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,659 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,797 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,758 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Munroe L Morrison's chess games?
123 games by Munroe L Morrison, from Oct 2008 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 Munroe L Morrison has played.
What does Munroe L Morrison play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Munroe L Morrison opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Munroe L Morrison answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Munroe L Morrison play as White?
As White, Munroe L Morrison's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Munroe L Morrison play as Black?
As Black, Munroe L Morrison most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Munroe L Morrison's FIDE rating?
Munroe L Morrison is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Munroe L Morrison played?
Our database contains 123 games by Munroe L Morrison, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 40 draws, 58 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Munroe L Morrison?
123 games by Munroe L Morrison 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.