Prepare against Miguel Cortell Canet
Spain · World #90,564 classical · FIDE ID 2279916
When preparing against Miguel Cortell Canet, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 43 games by Miguel Cortell Canet, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Cortell Canet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Cortell Canet 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 | 1,757 | 1,982 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,792 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 18.6% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Cortell Canet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Cortell Canet's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 64.0% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Canet usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Miguel Cortell Canet's chess games
All 43 games by Miguel Cortell Canet in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Juan De La Calle Llopis | 2,000 | ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | A90 |
| Jan 2009 | Alberto Diez Jover | 1,870 | Valencia Autonomico Sur A | E94 |
| Oct 2011 | Jose Miquel Badenes | 1,808 | ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | D37 |
| Oct 2014 | Juan Jose Castello Castello | 1,753 | ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Xeraco Region Preferente | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,622 |
| ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,758 |
| Alzira Open | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,847 |
| Valencia Autonomico Sur A | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| chT-Valencia Div Honor | 2005 | 3 | 0 | 1,770 |
| Valencia Autonomico-B | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,222 |
| Mislata Open B | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,655 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Cortell Canet's chess games?
43 games by Miguel Cortell Canet, from Jul 2006 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 Cortell Canet has played.
What does Miguel Cortell Canet play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Miguel Cortell Canet opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Cortell Canet answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Miguel Cortell Canet play as White?
As White, Miguel Cortell Canet's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Cortell Canet play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Cortell Canet most often plays: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Miguel Cortell Canet's FIDE rating?
Miguel Cortell Canet is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Miguel Cortell Canet played?
Our database contains 43 games by Miguel Cortell Canet, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Cortell Canet?
43 games by Miguel Cortell Canet 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.