Prepare against Ricard Morros Faura
CM · Spain · World #11,524 classical · FIDE ID 2294311
When preparing against Ricard Morros Faura, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 317 games by Ricard Morros Faura, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricard Morros Faura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricard Morros Faura 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 | 2,147 | 2,272 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,230 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,205 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 114 | 63 | 140 | 36.0% |
| As White | 162 | 56 | 36 | 70 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 155 | 58 | 27 | 70 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricard Morros Faura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricard Morros Faura's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 93.8% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Faura usually continues Nf3 (36.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Faura usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Faura usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Faura usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Faura usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Faura usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 84.1% | 37.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 73.7% | 45.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 14.0% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.8% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Ricard Morros Faura's chess games
All 317 games by Ricard Morros Faura in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 114 wins, 63 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,567 | 36th Andorra Open | B23 |
| Sep 2016 | Rolando Alarcon Casellas | 2,397 | 4th Mollet del Valles | A45 |
| Oct 2009 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,387 | Mollet del Valles | A26 |
| Apr 2017 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,379 | chT-Catalunya GpA final | B12 |
| Mar 2026 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,374 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 52 | 17 | 1,957 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 34 | 9 | 1,955 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 27 | 18 | 2,300 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,246 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,332 |
| Mollet del Valles | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,240 |
| Barcelona CC IM | 2018 | 9 | 1 | 1,994 |
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricard Morros Faura's chess games?
317 games by Ricard Morros Faura, from Jan 2006 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 Ricard Morros Faura has played.
What does Ricard Morros Faura play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Ricard Morros Faura opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricard Morros Faura answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ricard Morros Faura play as White?
As White, Ricard Morros Faura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricard Morros Faura play as Black?
As Black, Ricard Morros Faura most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Ricard Morros Faura's FIDE rating?
Ricard Morros Faura is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Ricard Morros Faura played?
Our database contains 317 games by Ricard Morros Faura, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 63 draws, 140 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricard Morros Faura?
317 games by Ricard Morros Faura 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.