Prepare against Yaniela Forgas Moreno
WGM · Cuba · World #5,952 classical · FIDE ID 3508072
When preparing against Yaniela Forgas Moreno, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 39.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 574 games by Yaniela Forgas Moreno, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yaniela Forgas Moreno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaniela Forgas Moreno 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 | 2,249 | 2,355 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,246 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,226 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 574 | 260 | 123 | 191 | 45.3% |
| As White | 298 | 141 | 78 | 79 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 276 | 119 | 45 | 112 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaniela Forgas Moreno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaniela Forgas Moreno's side.
First moves as White (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 236 | 79.2% | 58.7% |
| f4 | 39 | 13.1% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 21 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Moreno usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 86.7% | 52.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 52 | 59.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.1% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Yaniela Forgas Moreno's chess games
All 574 games by Yaniela Forgas Moreno in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 260 wins, 123 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 66 | 31/14/21 | 47.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 39 | 20/12/7 | 51.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 29/7/24 | 48.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 54 | 22/9/23 | 40.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Deivy Vera Siguenas | 2,480 | San Jose Gutierrez Mangel Cup | A88 |
| Apr 2023 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,442 | 43rd San Sebastian Open | A03 |
| May 2017 | Ernesto J. Fernandez Guillen | 2,424 | 52nd Capablanca Memorial Open | B86 |
| Jun 2018 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,423 | 28th San Sebastian Gros Open | C41 |
| Aug 2024 | Emilio Moreno Tejera | 2,422 | chT-ESP Rapid | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB w | 2024 | 79 | 38.5 | 2,171 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 20 | 9 | 2,151 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,085 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Blitz | 2023 | 15 | 13 | 2,041 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 12.5 | 2,076 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| Camaguey-B | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,221 |
| Holguin w | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,325 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yerisbel Miranda Llanes (12 games) · Maritza Arribas Robaina (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaniela Forgas Moreno's chess games?
574 games by Yaniela Forgas Moreno, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Yaniela Forgas Moreno has played.
What does Yaniela Forgas Moreno play on the first move as White?
Across 298 games with White in our database, Yaniela Forgas Moreno opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games), 1.d3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaniela Forgas Moreno answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Yaniela Forgas Moreno play as White?
As White, Yaniela Forgas Moreno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (66 games, 47.0% win rate); Bird's opening (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Italian Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 298 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaniela Forgas Moreno play as Black?
As Black, Yaniela Forgas Moreno most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 48.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (54 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Yaniela Forgas Moreno's FIDE rating?
Yaniela Forgas Moreno is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Yaniela Forgas Moreno played?
Our database contains 574 games by Yaniela Forgas Moreno, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 123 draws, 191 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaniela Forgas Moreno?
574 games by Yaniela Forgas Moreno 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.