Prepare against Pedro Ortega Morales
Spain · World #125,433 classical · FIDE ID 2253429
When preparing against Pedro Ortega Morales, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Pedro Ortega Morales, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Ortega Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Ortega 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 | 1,659 | 1,988 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 96 | 61 | 112 | 35.7% |
| As White | 135 | 51 | 35 | 49 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 134 | 45 | 26 | 63 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Ortega Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Ortega Morales's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 96.3% | 49.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Morales usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Morales usually continues Bf4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Morales usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Morales usually continues cxd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 93.8% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 91.9% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
Pedro Ortega Morales's chess games
All 269 games by Pedro Ortega Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 61 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 69 | 30/18/21 | 43.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 23 | 3/6/14 | 13.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Miguel Blasco Blasco | 2,231 | 5th Alameda de Osuna Open | D03 |
| Jul 2008 | Jose Miguel Moreno Rodriguez | 2,055 | Galapagar Open 09th | D02 |
| Jan 2012 | Rene Rodriguez Perez | 2,038 | ch-Madrid Seniors | A57 |
| Aug 2012 | Ricardo Cebolla Moll | 2,038 | Mislata Open B 20th | D02 |
| Mar 2017 | Janne Kejo | 2,026 | ch-Madrid sf | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2017 | 25 | 13 | 1,793 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 1,913 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,799 |
| ch-ESP Veterans | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,246 |
| 11th ch-EU Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Ortega Morales's chess games?
269 games by Pedro Ortega Morales, from Apr 2003 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 Pedro Ortega Morales has played.
What does Pedro Ortega Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Pedro Ortega Morales opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Ortega Morales answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pedro Ortega Morales play as White?
As White, Pedro Ortega Morales's most-played openings in our database are: London System (69 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Ortega Morales play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Ortega Morales most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Pedro Ortega Morales's FIDE rating?
Pedro Ortega Morales is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pedro Ortega Morales played?
Our database contains 269 games by Pedro Ortega Morales, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 61 draws, 112 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Ortega Morales?
269 games by Pedro Ortega 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.