Prepare against Miguel Sala Esquiva
Spain · World #26,818 classical · FIDE ID 54766745
When preparing against Miguel Sala Esquiva, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 49 games by Miguel Sala Esquiva, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Sala Esquiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Sala Esquiva 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 | 2,006 | 2,122 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,960 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 34.7% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Sala Esquiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Sala Esquiva's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Esquiva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Esquiva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Esquiva usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Esquiva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Esquiva usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Esquiva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
Miguel Sala Esquiva's chess games
All 49 games by Miguel Sala Esquiva in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alex Villa Tornero | 2,325 | ch-ESP U14 | B11 |
| Jul 2026 | Arturo Torosyan Saghatelyan | 2,207 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | B33 |
| Jul 2026 | Marc Mallorqui Llop | 2,119 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | C01 |
| May 2026 | Pablo Silviu Antoneac Antoneac | 2,051 | FINAL El gran salto 2025 - Sub-8 a sub-18 | E38 |
| Jul 2024 | Ibai Garigorta Martinez | 1,987 | ch-ESP U14 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 1,779 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 1,827 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
| FINAL El gran salto 2025 - Sub-8 a sub-18 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,954 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U16 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,996 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,342 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,298 |
| V Torneo Internacional Ciudad de Silla | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Sala Esquiva's chess games?
49 games by Miguel Sala Esquiva, from Feb 2021 to Aug 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 Sala Esquiva has played.
What does Miguel Sala Esquiva play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Miguel Sala Esquiva opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Sala Esquiva answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Miguel Sala Esquiva play as White?
As White, Miguel Sala Esquiva's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Sala Esquiva play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Sala Esquiva most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Miguel Sala Esquiva's FIDE rating?
Miguel Sala Esquiva is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Miguel Sala Esquiva played?
Our database contains 49 games by Miguel Sala Esquiva, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Sala Esquiva?
49 games by Miguel Sala Esquiva 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.