Prepare against Miguel Herrera Ortiz
IM · Mexico · World #9,671 classical · FIDE ID 5100550
When preparing against Miguel Herrera Ortiz, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 550 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Herrera Ortiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Herrera Ortiz 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 | 2,176 | 2,343 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,319 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,223 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 550 | 229 | 71 | 250 | 41.6% |
| As White | 273 | 126 | 34 | 113 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 277 | 103 | 37 | 137 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Herrera Ortiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Herrera Ortiz's side.
First moves as White (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 255 | 93.4% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.2% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues d4 (48.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 67.6% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 117 | 84.8% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 20 | 14.5% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 41.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 37 | 38.9% | 37.8% |
| e6 | 17 | 17.9% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Miguel Herrera Ortiz's chess games
All 550 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 229 wins, 71 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 51 | 25/5/21 | 49.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 11/5/16 | 34.4% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 16/4/13 | 48.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 2/1/12 | 13.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | C01 |
| May 2025 | Aryan Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | B60 |
| Jul 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,585 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | — |
| Jul 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,481 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 174 | 92 | 2,261 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 163 | 70.5 | 2,125 |
| World U20-ch23 | 1984 | 12 | 4 | – |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Herrera Ortiz's chess games?
550 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Herrera Ortiz has played.
What does Miguel Herrera Ortiz play on the first move as White?
Across 273 games with White in our database, Miguel Herrera Ortiz opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Herrera Ortiz answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Miguel Herrera Ortiz play as White?
As White, Miguel Herrera Ortiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 49.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Herrera Ortiz play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Herrera Ortiz most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 48.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Miguel Herrera Ortiz's FIDE rating?
Miguel Herrera Ortiz is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Miguel Herrera Ortiz played?
Our database contains 550 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 71 draws, 250 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Herrera Ortiz?
550 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz 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.