Prepare against Miguel Picos Maiztegui
Spain · World #19,226 classical · FIDE ID 22243585
Our database contains 46 games by Miguel Picos Maiztegui, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Picos Maiztegui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Picos Maiztegui 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 | 2,064 | 2,142 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,052 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 6 | 24 | 34.8% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Picos Maiztegui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Picos Maiztegui's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Maiztegui usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Maiztegui usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Maiztegui usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Maiztegui usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Miguel Picos Maiztegui's chess games
All 46 games by Miguel Picos Maiztegui in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Yue A. Shen | 2,248 | ch-ESP U18 | A57 |
| Jul 2016 | Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero | 2,234 | ch-ESP U18 | B50 |
| Jul 2015 | Adrian Ponce Cano | 2,183 | ch-ESP U18 | B28 |
| Jul 2015 | Antonio Ruperez Benito | 2,148 | ch-ESP U18 | C01 |
| Oct 2020 | Alejandro Lima Martinez | 2,074 | FISU World University | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,140 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,688 |
| ch-Gallego U18 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,524 |
| ch-Gallego U14 | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,310 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,852 |
| ch-Galicia | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,615 |
| 8th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Picos Maiztegui's chess games?
46 games by Miguel Picos Maiztegui, from Oct 2008 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 Picos Maiztegui has played.
What does Miguel Picos Maiztegui play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Miguel Picos Maiztegui opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Picos Maiztegui answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Miguel Picos Maiztegui play as White?
As White, Miguel Picos Maiztegui's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Picos Maiztegui play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Picos Maiztegui most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Miguel Picos Maiztegui's FIDE rating?
Miguel Picos Maiztegui is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Miguel Picos Maiztegui played?
Our database contains 46 games by Miguel Picos Maiztegui, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Picos Maiztegui?
46 games by Miguel Picos Maiztegui 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.