Prepare against Elier Miranda Mesa
GM · Cuba · World #1,015 classical · FIDE ID 3510697
Our database contains 529 games by Elier Miranda Mesa, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elier Miranda Mesa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elier Miranda Mesa 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 | 2,450 | 2,520 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,443 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,436 | 2,458 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 529 | 202 | 233 | 94 | 38.2% |
| As White | 259 | 106 | 118 | 35 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 270 | 96 | 115 | 59 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elier Miranda Mesa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elier Miranda Mesa's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 95.8% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 3.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mesa usually continues d4 (68.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mesa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 84 | 95.5% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Elier Miranda Mesa's chess games
All 529 games by Elier Miranda Mesa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 202 wins, 233 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/18/3 | 44.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 60 | 15/30/15 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 48 | 27/11/10 | 56.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 0/9/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,630 | Olympiad-45 | C67 |
| Mar 2022 | Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera | 2,563 | ch-CUB | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,539 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 Final | B42 |
| Jan 2016 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,532 | ch-CUB | B08 |
| Dec 2014 | Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora | 2,523 | 26th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 2022 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,459 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial A 20th | 2011 | 14 | 4 | 2,295 |
| ch-CUB sf | 2010 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-CUB 57th | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,405 |
| ch-CUB 59th | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,676 |
| ch-Santa Clara Provincial Etapa 1 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,424 |
| 44th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ermes Espinosa Veloz (15 games) · Omar Almeida Quintana (15 games) · Diasmany Otero Acosta (13 games) · Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elier Miranda Mesa's chess games?
529 games by Elier Miranda Mesa, from Jul 2005 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 Elier Miranda Mesa has played.
What does Elier Miranda Mesa play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Elier Miranda Mesa opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...b5 (1% of games).
What openings does Elier Miranda Mesa play as White?
As White, Elier Miranda Mesa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elier Miranda Mesa play as Black?
As Black, Elier Miranda Mesa most often plays: Slav Defense (60 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 56.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Elier Miranda Mesa's FIDE rating?
Elier Miranda Mesa is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,436 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Elier Miranda Mesa played?
Our database contains 529 games by Elier Miranda Mesa, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 233 draws, 94 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elier Miranda Mesa?
529 games by Elier Miranda Mesa 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.