Prepare against Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales
Colombia · World #100,184 classical · FIDE ID 4465512
When preparing against Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Alfonso Lopez 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 | 1,729 | 1,750 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,753 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 26.4% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 79.2% | 31.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Morales usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Morales usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Morales usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Morales usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Morales usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales's chess games
All 53 games by Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/0/4 | 28.6% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Ricardo Javier Vanegas Henao | 1,807 | 9th Gachantiva Open | C62 |
| Jun 2016 | Jorge Hernan Sanint | 1,760 | Gachantiva Boyaca Cup | D11 |
| Feb 2020 | Luis Alberto Toca Suarez | 1,718 | ch-COL Amateur U1700 | D02 |
| Feb 2020 | Mauricio Rosas Molano | 1,556 | ch-COL Amateur U1700 | B20 |
| Dec 2018 | Anselmo Mesa Caceres | 1,555 | Tunja Boyacense Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Gachantiva Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,686 |
| ch-COL Amateur U1700 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,480 |
| ch-COL U1700 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,504 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,430 |
| Tunja Boyacense Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,588 |
| Tunja Liga Boyaca | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,811 |
| Gachantiva Boyaca Cup | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,940 |
| Tunja Boyaca Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales's chess games?
53 games by Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales, from Feb 2016 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 Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales has played.
What does Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales play as White?
As White, Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales's FIDE rating?
Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Alfonso Lopez Morales?
53 games by Ruben Alfonso Lopez 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.