Prepare against Miguel Almeida Morais
PRT · World #12,722 classical · FIDE ID 1960687
When preparing against Miguel Almeida Morais, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 91 games by Miguel Almeida Morais, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Almeida Morais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Almeida Morais 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 | 2,132 | 2,182 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,087 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,044 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 24 | 25 | 42 | 26.4% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Almeida Morais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Almeida Morais's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 97.6% | 45.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Morais usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Morais usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Morais usually continues Nd2 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Morais usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 47.8% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Miguel Almeida Morais's chess games
All 91 games by Miguel Almeida Morais in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Mi Marin | 2,431 | 50th Seville Open | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Jose Barria | 2,370 | II Alexander Alekhine Cup | A61 |
| Dec 2024 | Samuel Jesus P Goncalves | 2,301 | Portuguese Masters 2024-5 | A11 |
| Aug 2024 | Cristian Vasquez Toledo | 2,278 | Maia Open | E11 |
| Aug 2024 | Syang Zhou | 2,266 | Maia Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| Portuguese Masters 2024-5 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| chT-POR | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,116 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| II Alexander Alekhine Cup | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,321 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,159 |
| 2nd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Almeida Morais's chess games?
91 games by Miguel Almeida Morais, from Jun 2018 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 Almeida Morais has played.
What does Miguel Almeida Morais play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Miguel Almeida Morais opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Almeida Morais answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Miguel Almeida Morais play as White?
As White, Miguel Almeida Morais's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Almeida Morais play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Almeida Morais most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Miguel Almeida Morais's FIDE rating?
Miguel Almeida Morais is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Miguel Almeida Morais played?
Our database contains 91 games by Miguel Almeida Morais, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Almeida Morais?
91 games by Miguel Almeida Morais 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.