Prepare against Luis Miguel Parreira
PRT · World #74,910 classical · FIDE ID 1903071
When preparing against Luis Miguel Parreira, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Luis Miguel Parreira, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Miguel Parreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Miguel Parreira 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 | 1,805 | 1,973 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,894 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,904 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Miguel Parreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Miguel Parreira's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Parreira usually continues c3 (77.8% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Parreira usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Parreira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Luis Miguel Parreira's chess games
All 36 games by Luis Miguel Parreira in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Paulo Pinho | 2,095 | Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Blitz | S50 | B22 |
| Jul 2007 | Marc Baillard | 2,001 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | B22 |
| May 2005 | Jose Fernando Grade | 1,891 | Portugal Open | B22 |
| May 2005 | Michel Akiki | 1,886 | Portugal Open | D12 |
| Jul 2007 | William Lockwood | 1,882 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| Portugal Open | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| 3rd Almada Open | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-POR Apuramento | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,819 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Blitz | S50 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,160 |
| Monte Estoril Open | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,752 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Rapid | S50 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,566 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Classical | S50 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Miguel Parreira's chess games?
36 games by Luis Miguel Parreira, from Jul 2003 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 Luis Miguel Parreira has played.
What does Luis Miguel Parreira play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Luis Miguel Parreira opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Miguel Parreira answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Miguel Parreira play as White?
As White, Luis Miguel Parreira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Miguel Parreira play as Black?
As Black, Luis Miguel Parreira most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Luis Miguel Parreira's FIDE rating?
Luis Miguel Parreira is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Luis Miguel Parreira played?
Our database contains 36 games by Luis Miguel Parreira, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Miguel Parreira?
36 games by Luis Miguel Parreira 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.