Prepare against Miguel Bestard Borras
CM · Spain · World #13,990 classical · FIDE ID 2221888
When preparing against Miguel Bestard Borras, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Miguel Bestard Borras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Bestard Borras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Bestard Borras 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 | 2,116 | 2,212 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,191 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,201 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 82 | 34 | 160 | 29.7% |
| As White | 128 | 45 | 14 | 69 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 148 | 37 | 20 | 91 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Bestard Borras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Bestard Borras's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 71.1% | 43.4% |
| e4 | 24 | 18.8% | 35.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.9% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.9% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Borras usually continues Bf4 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Borras usually continues Bf4 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Borras usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Borras usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Borras usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Borras usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 60.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 15.1% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.8% | 90.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 86.0% | 31.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Miguel Bestard Borras's chess games
All 276 games by Miguel Bestard Borras 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: 82 wins, 34 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 58 | 24/2/32 | 41.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 35 | 7/4/24 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Kamal Aghasiyev | 2,441 | Titled Tue Late | D13 |
| May 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| May 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,406 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Sep 2024 | Christian Braun | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Sep 2024 | Carlos Alberto Gallegos Diaz | 2,374 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 182 | 55 | 2,041 |
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 2,059 |
| chT-Baleares | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| Palma de Mallorca Open U2200 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| 1st Capdepera | 2004 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,864 |
| 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Mallorca Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,428 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Bestard Borras's chess games?
276 games by Miguel Bestard Borras, 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 Bestard Borras has played.
What does Miguel Bestard Borras play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Miguel Bestard Borras opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Bestard Borras answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Miguel Bestard Borras play as White?
As White, Miguel Bestard Borras's most-played openings in our database are: London System (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Bestard Borras play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Bestard Borras most often plays: Petrov's Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Miguel Bestard Borras's FIDE rating?
Miguel Bestard Borras is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Miguel Bestard Borras played?
Our database contains 276 games by Miguel Bestard Borras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 34 draws, 160 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Bestard Borras?
276 games by Miguel Bestard Borras 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.