Prepare against Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes
PRT · World #14,078 classical · FIDE ID 1920456
When preparing against Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes 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 | 2,115 | 2,158 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,046 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 102 | 59 | 81 | 42.1% |
| As White | 120 | 58 | 27 | 35 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 122 | 44 | 32 | 46 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 95.0% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues c4 (77.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 35.8% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 23.9% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 19.4% | 92.3% |
| b6 | 5 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 96.7% | 29.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes's chess games
All 242 games by Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 102 wins, 59 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| B43 | French Defense | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Sergio Rocha | 2,383 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | A54 |
| Aug 2019 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,346 | 3rd Guimaraes Open | A77 |
| Aug 2022 | Pedro Gil Ferreira Da Silva | 2,317 | 3rd Mirandela Open | B11 |
| Feb 2019 | Hampus Sorensen | 2,289 | Lisbon Portugal Open | D38 |
| Feb 2019 | Kosma Pacan-Milej | 2,273 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 1,919 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 1,820 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2017 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,987 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| 14th Figueira da Foz Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,225 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes's chess games?
242 games by Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes, from Sep 2011 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 Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes has played.
What does Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes play as White?
As White, Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes play as Black?
As Black, Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 90.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes's FIDE rating?
Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (May 2021).
How many games has Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes played?
Our database contains 242 games by Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 59 draws, 81 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes?
242 games by Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes 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.