Prepare against Miguel Angel Montes Orozco
FM · Mexico · World #4,504 classical · FIDE ID 5159989
Our database contains 304 games by Miguel Angel Montes Orozco, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Montes Orozco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Montes Orozco 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 | 2,288 | 2,312 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,220 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,226 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 140 | 72 | 92 | 46.1% |
| As White | 147 | 76 | 38 | 33 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 157 | 64 | 34 | 59 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Montes Orozco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Montes Orozco's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 52.4% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 45 | 30.6% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 13.6% | 72.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Orozco usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Orozco usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Orozco usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Orozco usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Orozco usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Orozco usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 89.0% | 56.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 51.9% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 24 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Miguel Angel Montes Orozco's chess games
All 304 games by Miguel Angel Montes Orozco in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 140 wins, 72 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Dec 2022 | Vyom Vidyarthi | 2,402 | ch-North American U20 | A17 |
| Apr 2022 | Arturo A. Fernandez Hernandez | 2,376 | 67th Mexican Open | A12 |
| Apr 2023 | Hanan Mordechai | 2,366 | Titled Tue Early | B43 |
| Apr 2023 | Bin-Sattar Reefat | 2,352 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 61 | 25.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,144 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,724 |
| Copa Revolucion Open 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,311 |
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| San Jose 1000 GM Labor Day Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Montes Orozco's chess games?
304 games by Miguel Angel Montes Orozco, from Jul 2019 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 Montes Orozco has played.
What does Miguel Angel Montes Orozco play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Montes Orozco opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Montes Orozco answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Montes Orozco play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Montes Orozco's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Montes Orozco play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Montes Orozco most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Miguel Angel Montes Orozco's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Montes Orozco is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Miguel Angel Montes Orozco played?
Our database contains 304 games by Miguel Angel Montes Orozco, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 72 draws, 92 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Montes Orozco?
304 games by Miguel Angel Montes Orozco 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.