Prepare against Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso
Spain · World #6,782 classical · FIDE ID 2251256
Our database contains 219 games by Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso 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 | 2,229 | 2,243 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,205 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,193 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 76 | 54 | 89 | 34.7% |
| As White | 111 | 41 | 28 | 42 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 108 | 35 | 26 | 47 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 84.7% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Narciso usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Narciso usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Narciso usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Narciso usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Narciso usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 84.7% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 86.7% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso's chess games
All 219 games by Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso 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: 76 wins, 54 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,506 | Pamplona Open | B78 |
| Nov 2024 | David Larino Nieto | 2,448 | XIII Alfaro Open | B00 |
| Aug 2022 | Emilio Moreno Tejera | 2,420 | 87th ch-ESP | A24 |
| Aug 2012 | Roman Chytilek | 2,396 | Vienna Husek Open A | A43 |
| Sep 2010 | Diego Del Rey | 2,396 | ch-ESP | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U20 | 2004 | 19 | 9 | 2,116 |
| Pamplona Open | 2005 | 12 | 3 | 2,153 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,300 |
| 17th Naujac Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,220 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 7th San Agustin Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,290 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso's chess games?
219 games by Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso, 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 Saenz Narciso has played.
What does Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso played?
Our database contains 219 games by Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 54 draws, 89 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso?
219 games by Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso 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.