Prepare against Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal
Spain · World #9,212 classical · FIDE ID 22202820
When preparing against Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal 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 | 2,183 | 2,250 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,224 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,251 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 55 | 34 | 35 | 44.4% |
| As White | 66 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 41.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 595 rated games against 499 different opponents, across 114 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 404 | 181 | 122 | 101 | 44.8% | 2,066 | 2,134 | 11 |
| Rapid | 130 | 66 | 28 | 36 | 50.8% | 1,879 | 1,971 | 9 |
| Blitz | 61 | 30 | 10 | 21 | 49.2% | 1,871 | 1,918 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 209 | 40 | 75 | 94 | 19.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 361 | 218 | 81 | 62 | 60.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 19 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 4 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 49 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2,007 | 2,127 |
| 2025 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2,020 | 2,095 |
| 2024 | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 1,984 | 2,023 |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2,006 | 2,031 |
| 2022 | 70 | 38 | 11 | 21 | 1,886 | 1,974 |
| 2021 | 53 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 1,972 | 2,010 |
| 2020 | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 2,149 | 2,166 |
| 2019 | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 1,925 | 1,970 |
| 2018 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 2,076 | 2,209 |
| 2017 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2,084 | 2,155 |
| 2016 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2,078 | 2,171 |
| 2015 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2,204 | 2,288 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2,082 | 1,882 |
| 2013 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2,142 | 2,231 |
| 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2,134 | 2,174 |
| 2011 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2,004 | 2,137 |
| 2010 | 39 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 2,017 | 2,171 |
| 2009 | 49 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 1,990 | 2,040 |
| 2008 | 55 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 2,005 | 2,075 |
| 2007 | 48 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 1,928 | 1,974 |
| 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,905 | 2,145 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 95.5% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Eguiazabal usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Eguiazabal usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Eguiazabal usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Eguiazabal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Eguiazabal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 63.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal's chess games
All 124 games by Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Oct 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: 55 wins, 34 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Pablo Almagro Llamas | 2,429 | chT-Madrid 1516 | B12 |
| Jul 2020 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,421 | ch-Madrid final | C96 |
| Mar 2016 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,394 | chT-Madrid 1516 | C05 |
| Jul 2020 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,340 | ch-Madrid final | B35 |
| Mar 2017 | Daniel Martin Rueda | 2,292 | chT-Madrid 1617 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,261 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,963 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,335 |
| Mostoles Bicentenary Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2,097 |
| 85th ch-ESP | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,136 |
| ch-ESP Amateurs U2300 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal's chess games?
124 games by Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal, from Oct 2006 to Oct 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 Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal has played.
What does Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal played?
Our database contains 124 games by Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 34 draws, 35 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal?
124 games by Miguel Angel Beltran De Heredia Eguiazabal 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.