Prepare against Miguel Morales Montalban
Spain · World #43,415 classical · FIDE ID 2292394
Our database contains 84 games by Miguel Morales Montalban, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Morales Montalban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Morales Montalban 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 | 1,920 | 2,185 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,044 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 33 | 24 | 27 | 39.3% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Morales Montalban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Morales Montalban's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 43.2% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Montalban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Montalban usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Montalban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Montalban usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Montalban usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Montalban usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 47.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Miguel Morales Montalban's chess games
All 84 games by Miguel Morales Montalban in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 24 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Marc Guirao Galcera | 2,094 | 12th Barcelona Tupinamba Open | B33 |
| Apr 2019 | Jordi Planella Sanchez | 1,999 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | A47 |
| May 2019 | Ruben Seca Carol | 1,958 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | A06 |
| Apr 2019 | Albert Padros Martinez | 1,943 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | B33 |
| Feb 2017 | Jordi Sabater Comas | 1,918 | 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,930 |
| 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,852 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,020 |
| 35th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 12th Barcelona Tupinamba Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Morales Montalban's chess games?
84 games by Miguel Morales Montalban, from Oct 2005 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 Morales Montalban has played.
What does Miguel Morales Montalban play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Miguel Morales Montalban opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Morales Montalban answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Miguel Morales Montalban play as White?
As White, Miguel Morales Montalban's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Morales Montalban play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Morales Montalban most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Miguel Morales Montalban's FIDE rating?
Miguel Morales Montalban is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Miguel Morales Montalban played?
Our database contains 84 games by Miguel Morales Montalban, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 24 draws, 27 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Morales Montalban?
84 games by Miguel Morales Montalban 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.