Prepare against Manuel Montiel Miguelez
Spain · World #66,531 classical · FIDE ID 2257270
When preparing against Manuel Montiel Miguelez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 86 games by Manuel Montiel Miguelez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Montiel Miguelez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Montiel 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 | 1,833 | 2,052 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,886 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 35 | 10 | 41 | 40.7% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 4 | 20 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Montiel Miguelez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Montiel Miguelez's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Miguelez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Miguelez usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Miguelez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Manuel Montiel Miguelez's chess games
All 86 games by Manuel Montiel Miguelez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Rafael Gonzalez Mateos | 2,128 | 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | C02 |
| Dec 2009 | Connor Woods | 1,996 | 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | B74 |
| Aug 2011 | Alex Tonus | 1,993 | Almansa Open B 6th | B96 |
| Dec 2012 | Jesus Gomez Ferrer | 1,968 | 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | D11 |
| Aug 2015 | Francisco Perez Cameselle | 1,840 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | E02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,781 |
| 21st De los Reyes Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| 15th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,795 |
| 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| 20th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Montiel Miguelez's chess games?
86 games by Manuel Montiel Miguelez, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Manuel Montiel Miguelez has played.
What does Manuel Montiel Miguelez play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Manuel Montiel Miguelez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Montiel Miguelez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Manuel Montiel Miguelez play as White?
As White, Manuel Montiel Miguelez's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Montiel Miguelez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Montiel Miguelez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Manuel Montiel Miguelez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Montiel Miguelez is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Manuel Montiel Miguelez played?
Our database contains 86 games by Manuel Montiel Miguelez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 41 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Montiel Miguelez?
86 games by Manuel Montiel 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.