Prepare against Miguel Munoz
GM · Peru · World #3,327 classical · FIDE ID 3800229
When preparing against Miguel Munoz, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 13.6% over 44 games.
Our database contains 2,584 games by Miguel Munoz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Munoz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Munoz 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 | 2,326 | 2,519 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,498 | 2,618 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,525 | 2,663 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,584 | 1,237 | 982 | 365 | 47.9% |
| As White | 1,295 | 649 | 502 | 144 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 1,289 | 588 | 480 | 221 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Munoz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Munoz's side.
First moves as White (1,295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,256 | 97.0% | 69.9% |
| g3 | 18 | 1.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 0.9% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 69.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Munoz usually continues d4 (76.2% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (638 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 347 | 54.4% | 67.6% |
| c5 | 235 | 36.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 1.6% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 0.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (409 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 209 | 51.1% | 66.0% |
| c5 | 180 | 44.0% | 64.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 3.4% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Miguel Munoz's chess games
All 2,584 games by Miguel Munoz 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: 1,237 wins, 982 draws, 365 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 358 | 184/122/52 | 51.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 137 | 80/48/9 | 58.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 121 | 50/63/8 | 41.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 100 | 74/13/13 | 74.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 99 | 34/56/9 | 34.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 45 | 17/23/5 | 37.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 44 | 6/35/3 | 13.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 29/4/5 | 76.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 29 | 18/8/3 | 62.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 28 | 19/6/3 | 67.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 322 | 164/102/56 | 50.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 251 | 116/87/48 | 46.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 101 | 41/49/11 | 40.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 85 | 32/39/14 | 37.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 63 | 25/29/9 | 39.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 10/24/12 | 21.7% |
| E65 | English Opening | 43 | 17/22/4 | 39.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 34 | 18/12/4 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | David Navara | 2,725 | ch-EU blitz | B20 |
| Oct 2015 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,702 | 9th Wch Blitz | B01 |
| Jun 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,682 | ch-FRA blitz | B20 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,662 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B4 | B20 |
| Oct 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,660 | 9th Wch Blitz | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 121 | 79.5 | 2,472 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2021 | 86 | 55.5 | 2,500 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 37 | 20 | 2,481 |
| Barcelona IM | 2010 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,394 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2016 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,600 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2020 | 21 | 10 | 2,392 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,669 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Munoz's chess games?
2,584 games by Miguel Munoz, 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 Munoz has played.
What does Miguel Munoz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,295 games with White in our database, Miguel Munoz opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Munoz answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Miguel Munoz play as White?
As White, Miguel Munoz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (358 games, 51.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (137 games, 58.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (121 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Munoz play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Munoz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (322 games, 50.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (251 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (101 games, 40.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,289 games.
What is Miguel Munoz's FIDE rating?
Miguel Munoz is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,498 in rapid and 2,525 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Miguel Munoz played?
Our database contains 2,584 games by Miguel Munoz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,237 wins, 982 draws, 365 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Munoz?
2,584 games by Miguel Munoz 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.