Prepare against Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido
PRT · World #9,692 classical · FIDE ID 1914227
Our database contains 330 games by Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido 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 | 2,175 | 2,175 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,106 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,102 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 110 | 96 | 124 | 33.3% |
| As White | 171 | 54 | 52 | 65 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 159 | 56 | 44 | 59 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 55 | 32.4% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 35 | 20.6% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Margarido usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Margarido usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Margarido usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Margarido usually continues g3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Margarido usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Margarido usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 64.4% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 13.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.3% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 78.2% | 61.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido's chess games
All 330 games by Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 110 wins, 96 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Antonio Gual Pascual | 2,404 | 19th Barcelona Sants Open | E40 |
| Sep 2015 | Paulo Dias | 2,390 | Portugal Open | B14 |
| May 2018 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,387 | CupT-POR qf 40th | C78 |
| May 2022 | Mykhailo Dorokhin | 2,357 | 47th Utrecht OKU Masters | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Stefan Loeffler | 2,349 | chT-POR | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2024 | 38 | 10 | 2,126 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2022 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2014 | 14 | 10 | 1,947 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2012 | 13 | 9 | 2,029 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,235 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-POR prel | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| POR Honra | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido's chess games?
330 games by Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido, from Apr 2008 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 Miguel Teixeira Margarido has played.
What does Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido play as White?
As White, Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido play as Black?
As Black, Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido's FIDE rating?
Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido played?
Our database contains 330 games by Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 96 draws, 124 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido?
330 games by Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido 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.