Prepare against Miguel Angel Portero Garnica
Spain · World #28,599 classical · FIDE ID 2210185
When preparing against Miguel Angel Portero Garnica, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 152 games by Miguel Angel Portero Garnica, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Portero Garnica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Portero Garnica 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 | 1,994 | 2,130 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,088 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 57 | 44 | 51 | 37.5% |
| As White | 74 | 32 | 19 | 23 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Portero Garnica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Portero Garnica's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 73.0% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 17.6% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Garnica usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Garnica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Garnica usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Garnica usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Garnica usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Garnica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 80.0% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 53.6% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 32.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Portero Garnica's chess games
All 152 games by Miguel Angel Portero Garnica 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: 57 wins, 44 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Juan Bautista Melendez Fierro | 2,249 | chT-Aragon | C02 |
| Jan 1999 | Jorge Baron Rodriguez | 2,245 | Alvar Cup | E63 |
| Jan 1998 | Angel Pes Mateo | 2,205 | Aragon Autonomico Open | A53 |
| Jan 1992 | Fernando Ferreira Miranda | 2,205 | ch-Zaragoza | C44 |
| Mar 2007 | Fernando Salamero Pelay | 2,178 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2015 | 12 | 9 | 2,144 |
| San Jose Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
| Zaragoza San Jose Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,076 |
| Zaragoza La Salle Open | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| ARAEQ1 Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,172 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1994 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Portero Garnica's chess games?
152 games by Miguel Angel Portero Garnica, 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 Portero Garnica has played.
What does Miguel Angel Portero Garnica play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Portero Garnica opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Portero Garnica answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Portero Garnica play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Portero Garnica's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Portero Garnica play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Portero Garnica most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Rat Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Miguel Angel Portero Garnica's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Portero Garnica is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Miguel Angel Portero Garnica played?
Our database contains 152 games by Miguel Angel Portero Garnica, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 44 draws, 51 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Portero Garnica?
152 games by Miguel Angel Portero Garnica 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.