Prepare against Miguel Munoz Sanchez
IM · Ecuador · World #9,827 classical · FIDE ID 3600734
When preparing against Miguel Munoz Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Miguel Munoz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Munoz Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Munoz Sanchez 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 | 2,173 | 2,449 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,303 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,287 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 162 | 70 | 131 | 44.6% |
| As White | 179 | 91 | 29 | 59 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 184 | 71 | 41 | 72 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Munoz Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Munoz Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 47.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 65 | 36.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 12.9% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 51.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 29 | 35.8% | 63.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 93.2% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Miguel Munoz Sanchez's chess games
All 363 games by Miguel Munoz Sanchez 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: 162 wins, 70 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Renato R. Quintiliano | 2,515 | Zonal 2.4 2025 | B68 |
| Nov 2003 | Miguel Medina | 2,474 | Guayaquil Feda 82 | A06 |
| Aug 2025 | Balazs Csonka | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Nov 2002 | Mark Bluvshtein | 2,449 | Olympiad-35 | C10 |
| Dec 2023 | Edvin Trost | 2,434 | Titled Tue Early | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 118 | 50 | 2,171 |
| ch-ECU | 2023 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,004 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,479 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| 1st Quito Cup CDP | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,467 |
| ECU Pre Olympic | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,094 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Munoz Sanchez's chess games?
363 games by Miguel Munoz Sanchez, 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 Sanchez has played.
What does Miguel Munoz Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Miguel Munoz Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Munoz Sanchez answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Miguel Munoz Sanchez play as White?
As White, Miguel Munoz Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Munoz Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Munoz Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Miguel Munoz Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Munoz Sanchez is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Miguel Munoz Sanchez played?
Our database contains 363 games by Miguel Munoz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 70 draws, 131 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Munoz Sanchez?
363 games by Miguel Munoz Sanchez 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.