Prepare against Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas
CM · Spain · World #9,357 classical · FIDE ID 2272679
When preparing against Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas 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 | 2,180 | 2,225 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,204 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,148 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 79 | 32 | 122 | 33.9% |
| As White | 117 | 43 | 16 | 58 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 116 | 36 | 16 | 64 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 94.0% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rozas usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rozas usually continues Qe2 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Rozas usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Rozas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rozas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 96.1% | 38.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 60.5% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 30.2% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas's chess games
All 233 games by Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 79 wins, 32 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D77 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Luis Galego | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Aug 2023 | Stepan Hrbek | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jul 2023 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,380 | Titled Tue Late | E01 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,354 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 131 | 44 | 2,052 |
| 19th Torredembarra Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,131 |
| ch-Tarragona | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,121 |
| 6th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| 7th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,032 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
Interactive opening tree from all 233 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas's chess games?
233 games by Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas, from Apr 2004 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 Angel Mateos Rozas has played.
What does Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas played?
Our database contains 233 games by Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 32 draws, 122 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas?
233 games by Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas 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.