Prepare against Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei
Venezuela · World #21,003 classical · FIDE ID 3905063
When preparing against Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 121 games by Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei 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 | 2,049 | 2,079 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,100 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,161 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 67 | 21 | 33 | 55.4% |
| As White | 63 | 35 | 11 | 17 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 32 | 10 | 16 | 55.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 33 | 52.4% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 36.5% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.9% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Maradei usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Maradei usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Maradei usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Maradei usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Maradei usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Maradei usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 61.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei's chess games
All 121 games by Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 67 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez | 2,402 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A30 |
| Dec 2015 | Jaime Jose Romero Barreto | 2,242 | Caracas FVA 80th Ann | E73 |
| May 2024 | Julian Andres Gallego | 2,179 | 18th American Continental | A25 |
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Andres Hernandez Jimenez | 2,176 | chT-VEN Liga Superior qual | E38 |
| Dec 2015 | Alberto Anzivino | 2,106 | Caracas FVA 80th Ann | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| Caracas FVA 80th Ann | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,069 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,092 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,241 |
| Palmira Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| Palmira Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei's chess games?
121 games by Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei, from Sep 2012 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 Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei has played.
What does Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei play as White?
As White, Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei's FIDE rating?
Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei played?
Our database contains 121 games by Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses (55.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei?
121 games by Miguel Alejand Simancas Maradei 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.