Prepare against Sho Moritani
Japan · World #30,164 classical · FIDE ID 30983967
Our database contains 89 games by Sho Moritani, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sho Moritani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sho Moritani 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 | 1,985 | 2,138 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,957 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 39 | 23 | 27 | 43.8% |
| As White | 48 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sho Moritani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sho Moritani's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Moritani usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Moritani usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Moritani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 91.7% |
Sho Moritani's chess games
All 89 games by Sho Moritani in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 39 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Marcus Vinicius Moreira Santos | 2,331 | chTA-Paulista | B08 |
| Feb 2023 | Marcelo Cukier | 2,124 | 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | B01 |
| Sep 2025 | S USA Jones | 2,107 | Japan Open | B10 |
| Mar 2023 | Iago Henrique da Silva Souza | 2,073 | 7th Pindamonhangaba Open | E11 |
| Sep 2025 | Soichiro Yamamoto | 2,003 | Japan Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| Asian Individual 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,940 |
| 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,649 |
| 28th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,589 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| Araraquara Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sho Moritani's chess games?
89 games by Sho Moritani, from Dec 2021 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 Sho Moritani has played.
What does Sho Moritani play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Sho Moritani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sho Moritani answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Sho Moritani play as White?
As White, Sho Moritani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sho Moritani play as Black?
As Black, Sho Moritani most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Sho Moritani's FIDE rating?
Sho Moritani is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Sho Moritani played?
Our database contains 89 games by Sho Moritani, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sho Moritani?
89 games by Sho Moritani 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.