Prepare against Miguel Herraiz Ciudad
Spain · World #22,674 classical · FIDE ID 54586186
When preparing against Miguel Herraiz Ciudad, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Miguel Herraiz Ciudad, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Herraiz Ciudad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Herraiz Ciudad 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 | 2,036 | 2,036 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,957 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,827 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 34.7% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Herraiz Ciudad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Herraiz Ciudad's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 58.8% |
| f4 | 5 | 22.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ciudad usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Ciudad usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ciudad usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ciudad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ciudad usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ciudad usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Miguel Herraiz Ciudad's chess games
All 49 games by Miguel Herraiz Ciudad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jaime Lopez Martinez | 2,024 | ch-ESP U14 | A03 |
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Silverio Matos Espino | 1,817 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Rodrigo Altelarrea Hernando | 1,766 | ch-ESP U14 | C56 |
| Jul 2024 | Manuel Prieto Martin | 1,761 | ch-ESP U14 | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Maximo Belmonte Blasco | 1,654 | ch-ESP U14 Rapid | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid U12 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,434 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,290 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,688 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,553 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,088 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Herraiz Ciudad's chess games?
49 games by Miguel Herraiz Ciudad, from Apr 2020 to Aug 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 Herraiz Ciudad has played.
What does Miguel Herraiz Ciudad play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Miguel Herraiz Ciudad opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Herraiz Ciudad answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Herraiz Ciudad play as White?
As White, Miguel Herraiz Ciudad's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Herraiz Ciudad play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Herraiz Ciudad most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Miguel Herraiz Ciudad's FIDE rating?
Miguel Herraiz Ciudad is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Miguel Herraiz Ciudad played?
Our database contains 49 games by Miguel Herraiz Ciudad, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Herraiz Ciudad?
49 games by Miguel Herraiz Ciudad 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.