Prepare against Roberto Magana Morales
Mexico · World #26,265 classical · FIDE ID 5114454
When preparing against Roberto Magana Morales, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Roberto Magana Morales, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Magana Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Magana 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 | 2,010 | 2,104 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,040 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Magana Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Magana Morales's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Roberto Magana Morales's chess games
All 30 games by Roberto Magana Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Daniel Yang | 2,219 | Titled Tue Early | B36 |
| Jun 2025 | Andrzej Krzywda | 2,175 | Titled Tue Late | A08 |
| Jun 2025 | Wagner da Silva Borges | 2,062 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
| Dec 2025 | Jorge Alexis Solano Cordero | 2,034 | XLVI Metropolitano Int | D35 |
| Dec 2025 | Bruno Cossio Carvajal | 2,012 | XLVI Metropolitano Int | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| XLVI Metropolitano Int | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,121 |
| FESTIVAL NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ “QUERETARO 2026” | Expertos | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,946 |
| LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Magana Morales's chess games?
30 games by Roberto Magana Morales, from Mar 2012 to Oct 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 Roberto Magana Morales has played.
What does Roberto Magana Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Roberto Magana Morales opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Magana Morales answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Roberto Magana Morales play as White?
As White, Roberto Magana Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Magana Morales play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Magana Morales most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Roberto Magana Morales's FIDE rating?
Roberto Magana Morales is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Roberto Magana Morales played?
Our database contains 30 games by Roberto Magana Morales, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Magana Morales?
30 games by Roberto Magana 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.