Prepare against Pete Morriss
Ireland · World #46,333 classical · FIDE ID 2500230
Our database contains 157 games by Pete Morriss, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pete Morriss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pete Morriss 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 | 1,908 | 2,092 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,092 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 56 | 30 | 71 | 35.7% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 18 | 27 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 25 | 12 | 44 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pete Morriss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pete Morriss's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 51 | 67.1% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.1% | 73.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 67% of White games, 43.1% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Morriss usually continues Bb2 (40.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Morriss usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Morriss usually continues Bb2 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Morriss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Morriss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Morriss usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 96.9% | 33.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Pete Morriss's chess games
All 157 games by Pete Morriss in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 56 wins, 30 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 51 | 16/12/23 | 31.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Evgeni Vasiukov | 2,448 | 24th Wch Seniors 65 | A00 |
| Nov 2013 | Christian Hess | 2,285 | 23rd Wch Seniors | A13 |
| Nov 2013 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,248 | 23rd Wch Seniors | A00 |
| Aug 2013 | Gerald Moore | 2,237 | ch-BCF Senior | A13 |
| Nov 2012 | Ibrahim El Gheiadi | 2,208 | 22nd Wch Seniors | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,941 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,146 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,905 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pete Morriss's chess games?
157 games by Pete Morriss, from Oct 2008 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 Pete Morriss has played.
What does Pete Morriss play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Pete Morriss opens with 1.b4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pete Morriss answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...b5 (10% of games).
What openings does Pete Morriss play as White?
As White, Pete Morriss's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (51 games, 31.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pete Morriss play as Black?
As Black, Pete Morriss most often plays: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Pete Morriss's FIDE rating?
Pete Morriss is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (May 2015).
How many games has Pete Morriss played?
Our database contains 157 games by Pete Morriss, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 30 draws, 71 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pete Morriss?
157 games by Pete Morriss 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.