Prepare against Jose Castro Miguelez
Spain · World #20,820 classical · FIDE ID 94749469
Our database contains 77 games by Jose Castro Miguelez, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Castro Miguelez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Castro Miguelez 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 | 2,051 | 2,067 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,043 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,838 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 34 | 16 | 27 | 44.2% |
| As White | 37 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Miguelez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Miguelez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Miguelez usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Miguelez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 47.8% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 26.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Castro Miguelez's chess games
All 77 games by Jose Castro Miguelez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 34 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,335 | 9th Jugando con las Estrellas 2026 | E10 |
| May 2026 | Diego 2012 Sanchez Gonzalez | 2,215 | Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Sub-14 | B13 |
| Dec 2025 | Jose Miguel Fraguela Gil | 2,174 | 3rd Vega de San Mateo | B02 |
| Apr 2026 | Juan Carlos Angel Acosta | 2,131 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | A46 |
| Apr 2025 | Cristian Ramirez Maillo | 2,106 | 17th Montalvo Mem | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| Teguise Hotel Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| Vega de San Mateo Activo | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Sub-14 | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,069 |
| Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Infantil | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| 3rd Vega de San Mateo | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
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Where can I find Jose Castro Miguelez's chess games?
77 games by Jose Castro Miguelez, from Sep 2023 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 Jose Castro Miguelez has played.
What does Jose Castro Miguelez play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jose Castro Miguelez opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Castro Miguelez answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jose Castro Miguelez play as White?
As White, Jose Castro Miguelez's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Castro Miguelez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Castro Miguelez most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Jose Castro Miguelez's FIDE rating?
Jose Castro Miguelez is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (May 2026).
How many games has Jose Castro Miguelez played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jose Castro Miguelez, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Castro Miguelez?
77 games by Jose Castro Miguelez 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.