Prepare against Miguel Munoz Arana
Spain · World #23,477 classical · FIDE ID 2214970
Our database contains 82 games by Miguel Munoz Arana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Munoz Arana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Munoz Arana 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 | 2,029 | 2,152 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,040 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,086 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 34 | 12 | 36 | 41.5% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Munoz Arana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Munoz Arana's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Arana usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Arana usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Arana usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Arana usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Arana usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Miguel Munoz Arana's chess games
All 82 games by Miguel Munoz Arana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 34 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Mark L Hebden | 2,515 | Internet Section 17-A | A44 |
| Mar 2003 | Piotr Bobras | 2,441 | Internet Section 16-A | B33 |
| Mar 2003 | Nikolai V. Sretenskij | 2,407 | Internet Section 16-A | E72 |
| Jan 2016 | Alfonso Jerez Perez | 2,399 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Unai Garbisu de Goni | 2,390 | ch-Euskadi | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,140 |
| ch-Aragon | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| Aragon Autonomico Open | 1998 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,526 |
| 27th Sitges Open | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-Euskadi | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,348 |
| Internet Section 14-B | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,368 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Munoz Arana's chess games?
82 games by Miguel Munoz Arana, from Apr 2003 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 Munoz Arana has played.
What does Miguel Munoz Arana play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Miguel Munoz Arana opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Munoz Arana answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Miguel Munoz Arana play as White?
As White, Miguel Munoz Arana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Munoz Arana play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Munoz Arana most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Miguel Munoz Arana's FIDE rating?
Miguel Munoz Arana is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Miguel Munoz Arana played?
Our database contains 82 games by Miguel Munoz Arana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Munoz Arana?
82 games by Miguel Munoz Arana 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.