Prepare against Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca
Spain · World #82,980 classical · FIDE ID 2263025
When preparing against Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 78 games by Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca 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 | 1,780 | 2,041 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,832 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 38 | 13 | 27 | 48.7% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cuenca usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Cuenca usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cuenca usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca's chess games
All 78 games by Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 38 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Jose Miguel Ortega Ruiz | 2,292 | 2nd Tres Cantos Open | A40 |
| Jun 2010 | Arturo Lopez Heras | 2,018 | 2nd Tres Cantos Open | C35 |
| Jan 2000 | Jose Luis Castillo Rodriguez | 1,930 | ch-Madrid B | C55 |
| Jun 2012 | Ignacio Garcia De Quesada | 1,909 | 4th Tres Cantos Open | E11 |
| Aug 2007 | Jose Manuel 1963 Fernandez Fernandez | 1,897 | 24th Collado Villalba Open | A68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid B | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 2nd Tres Cantos Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,092 |
| 4th Tres Cantos Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,022 |
| 3rd Tres Cantos Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,969 |
| 1st Tres Cantos Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,061 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 9th Tres Cantos Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,866 |
| 10th San Sebastian Constitucion Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca's chess games?
78 games by Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca, from Jan 2004 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 Angel Heras Cuenca has played.
What does Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca played?
Our database contains 78 games by Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca?
78 games by Miguel Angel Heras Cuenca 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.