Prepare against Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao
Spain · World #101,911 classical · FIDE ID 2227894
When preparing against Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 84 games by Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao 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 | 1,724 | 2,097 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 29.8% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 97.6% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Bornao usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bornao usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bornao usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Bornao usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 80.0% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao's chess games
All 84 games by Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Maximiliano Aso Carranza | 2,240 | Zaragoza San Jose Open | E61 |
| Jan 1997 | Daniel Bescos Cortes | 2,090 | Pena San Jose Open | D02 |
| Aug 2010 | Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez | 1,886 | Mislata Open C | D03 |
| Feb 2013 | Carlos Pardo Calvo | 1,818 | chT-Aragon Preferente A | B80 |
| Aug 2010 | Manuel Cortes Recaman | 1,791 | Mislata Open C | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastian Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Pena San Jose Open | 1997 | 8 | 6 | 2,290 |
| 8th Hermano Adolfo Open | 1993 | 8 | 4 | – |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,882 |
| Zaragoza San Jose Open | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| Mislata Open C | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| San Jose Open | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 1,870 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao's chess games?
84 games by Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao, from Apr 2003 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 Munoz Bornao has played.
What does Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao played?
Our database contains 84 games by Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao?
84 games by Miguel Angel Munoz Bornao 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.