Prepare against Miguel Herrera Ortiz
IM · Mexico · World #9,644 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 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 500 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,205 | 2,223 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 209 | 67 | 224 | 41.8% |
| As White | 246 | 110 | 32 | 104 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 254 | 99 | 35 | 120 | 39.0% |
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 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 228 | 92.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.9% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues d4 (48.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% 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 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 109 | 84.5% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 20 | 15.5% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 45.3% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 34.9% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 17.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Miguel Herrera Ortiz's chess games
All 500 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 209 wins, 67 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/4/18 | 51.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 10/5/15 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 14/4/13 | 45.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 15/4/9 | 53.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Xiong,Jeffery | 2,656 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | C01 |
| May 2025 | A Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | B60 |
| Jul 2026 | Le Tuan Minh | 2,585 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | — |
| Jul 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | Yihan Meng | 2,455 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 163 | 70.5 | 2,125 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 163 | 87.5 | 2,267 |
| World U20-ch23 | 1984 | 12 | 4 | – |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 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?
500 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz, from Apr 2003 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 Herrera Ortiz has played.
What does Miguel Herrera Ortiz play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Miguel Herrera Ortiz opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Herrera Ortiz answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (17% 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 (45 games, 51.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 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 (31 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 53.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 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 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Miguel Herrera Ortiz played?
Our database contains 500 games by Miguel Herrera Ortiz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 67 draws, 224 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Herrera Ortiz?
500 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.