Prepare against Ricardo Nieves Moros
Cuba · World #10,431 classical · FIDE ID 3512398
When preparing against Ricardo Nieves Moros, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ricardo Nieves Moros, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Nieves Moros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Nieves Moros 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 | 2,163 | 2,180 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,175 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,201 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 20 | 10 | 26.8% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Nieves Moros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Nieves Moros's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Moros usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Moros usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Moros usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Moros usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Moros usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Nieves Moros's chess games
All 41 games by Ricardo Nieves Moros in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 20 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Jose Dominguez | 2,368 | ch-Camaguey Province sf | B79 |
| Nov 2009 | Raul Cabrera Torres | 2,355 | ch-Camaguey Province | B50 |
| Feb 2010 | Jorge Nunez Asencio | 2,280 | Camaguey A | D94 |
| Aug 2009 | George Diaz Quesada | 2,161 | ch-Camaguey Province sf | A04 |
| Nov 2009 | Jorge Leon Oquendo | 2,108 | ch-Camaguey Province | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Camaguey Province | 2009 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-Camaguey Province sf | 2009 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,242 |
| Camaguey A | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Nieves Moros's chess games?
41 games by Ricardo Nieves Moros, from Oct 2006 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 Ricardo Nieves Moros has played.
What does Ricardo Nieves Moros play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ricardo Nieves Moros opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Nieves Moros answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Nieves Moros play as White?
As White, Ricardo Nieves Moros's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Nieves Moros play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Nieves Moros most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ricardo Nieves Moros's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Nieves Moros is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ricardo Nieves Moros played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ricardo Nieves Moros, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 20 draws, 10 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Nieves Moros?
41 games by Ricardo Nieves Moros 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.