Prepare against Pedro Morales Romero
IM · Cuba · World #4,975 classical · FIDE ID 3503798
When preparing against Pedro Morales Romero, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Pedro Morales Romero, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Morales Romero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Morales Romero 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 | 2,274 | 2,424 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,332 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,302 | 2,458 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 83 | 71 | 74 | 36.4% |
| As White | 118 | 51 | 37 | 30 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 32 | 34 | 44 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Morales Romero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Morales Romero's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 95.8% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 86.4% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Pedro Morales Romero's chess games
All 228 games by Pedro Morales Romero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 83 wins, 71 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C11 | French Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E68 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano | 2,507 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | A45 |
| May 2011 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,493 | 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | C41 |
| Jun 2010 | Frank De La Paz Perdomo | 2,477 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | A01 |
| Jan 2007 | Juan Borges Matos | 2,473 | ch-CUB Open | B57 |
| May 2018 | Pedro Alejandro Jimenez Fraga | 2,467 | 53rd Capablanca Memorial Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Havana Province 1st Cat | 2010 | 16 | 7 | 2,302 |
| Basarrate Memorial | 2010 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,282 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 12 | 8 | 2,251 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,492 |
| 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,473 |
| 44th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Morales Romero's chess games?
228 games by Pedro Morales Romero, from Apr 2003 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 Pedro Morales Romero has played.
What does Pedro Morales Romero play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Pedro Morales Romero opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Morales Romero answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pedro Morales Romero play as White?
As White, Pedro Morales Romero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Morales Romero play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Morales Romero most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Pedro Morales Romero's FIDE rating?
Pedro Morales Romero is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,302 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Pedro Morales Romero played?
Our database contains 228 games by Pedro Morales Romero, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 71 draws, 74 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Morales Romero?
228 games by Pedro Morales Romero 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.