Prepare against Raul Pajuelo Morales
Spain · World #40,902 classical · FIDE ID 2231050
When preparing against Raul Pajuelo Morales, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Raul Pajuelo Morales, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Pajuelo Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Pajuelo 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 | 1,931 | 2,043 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 39.7% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Pajuelo Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Pajuelo Morales's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 40.6% | 84.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Morales usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Morales usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Morales usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 84.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Raul Pajuelo Morales's chess games
All 63 games by Raul Pajuelo 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: 25 wins, 24 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Alejandro Franco Alonso | 2,204 | ch-Madrid U20 | E20 |
| Jan 1999 | Maria De Los Santos Honrubia | 2,052 | ch-Madrid U20 | A56 |
| Mar 2018 | Raul Pindado Campos | 2,051 | Madrid Tajamar Easter Open A | E94 |
| Feb 2020 | Pablo Barragan Arriaza | 1,886 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | D70 |
| Jun 2018 | Fernando Fernandez Estremera | 1,860 | 10th Tres Cantos Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 1,958 |
| 7th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-Madrid U20 | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,649 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| Madrid Tajamar Easter Open A | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| Collado Villalba Open A 22nd | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Pajuelo Morales's chess games?
63 games by Raul Pajuelo 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 Raul Pajuelo Morales has played.
What does Raul Pajuelo Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Raul Pajuelo Morales opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Pajuelo Morales answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raul Pajuelo Morales play as White?
As White, Raul Pajuelo Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Pajuelo Morales play as Black?
As Black, Raul Pajuelo Morales most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Raul Pajuelo Morales's FIDE rating?
Raul Pajuelo Morales is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Raul Pajuelo Morales played?
Our database contains 63 games by Raul Pajuelo Morales, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 24 draws, 14 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Pajuelo Morales?
63 games by Raul Pajuelo 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.