Prepare against Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia
FM · Mexico · World #6,243 classical · FIDE ID 5106249
When preparing against Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 608 games by Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia 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 | 2,241 | 2,346 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,250 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,306 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 608 | 243 | 86 | 279 | 40.0% |
| As White | 302 | 130 | 43 | 129 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 306 | 113 | 43 | 150 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 242 | 80.1% | 49.8% |
| e4 | 57 | 18.9% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 92.9% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.8% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 89.2% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia's chess games
All 608 games by Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 243 wins, 86 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 18/7/16 | 43.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 39 | 20/6/13 | 51.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 54 | 20/9/25 | 37.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 49 | 18/6/25 | 36.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 43 | 15/3/25 | 34.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Jan 2024 | Max Warmerdam | 2,625 | Titled Tue Early | E92 |
| Dec 2023 | Manuel Perez Candelario | 2,584 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,558 | Titled Tue Late | D63 |
| Dec 2006 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,551 | 19th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 401 | 180 | 2,209 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,184 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6 | 2,301 |
| 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| 17th Skokie North Am | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
| Mexico City Independencia Cup IM | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| Copa Revolucion Open 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,133 |
| 32nd Carlos Torre Mem Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia's chess games?
608 games by Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia, from Apr 2004 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 Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia has played.
What does Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia play as White?
As White, Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Slav Defense (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (43 games, 34.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 306 games.
What is Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia's FIDE rating?
Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia played?
Our database contains 608 games by Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 86 draws, 279 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia?
608 games by Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia 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.