Prepare against Miguel Sanchez Cardoso
PRT · World #58,546 classical · FIDE ID 1904280
When preparing against Miguel Sanchez Cardoso, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 85 games by Miguel Sanchez Cardoso, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Sanchez Cardoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Sanchez Cardoso 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 | 1,861 | 1,870 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,850 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,832 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 19 | 13 | 53 | 22.4% |
| As White | 44 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Sanchez Cardoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Sanchez Cardoso's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 43.2% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 27.3% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.5% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Miguel Sanchez Cardoso's chess games
All 85 games by Miguel Sanchez Cardoso in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Antonio P Santos | 2,123 | 11th Pombal Open | D94 |
| May 2007 | Vitor Morais | 2,117 | Lisbon Honra | B53 |
| Jan 2003 | Angela Goncalves | 2,081 | ch-POR U20 | B95 |
| Jan 2003 | Helder Figueiredo | 2,070 | ch-POR Aberto | B02 |
| May 2005 | Miguel Alexandre Gomes Silva | 1,975 | ch-Lisbon 15th | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lisbon 15th | 2005 | 11 | 2 | 1,819 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 1,840 |
| Lisbon National B | 2008 | 9 | 1 | 1,774 |
| ch-POR Aberto | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,809 |
| Belem Carepa Memorial | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,776 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,828 |
| Amadora Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,064 |
| 11th Pombal Open | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Sanchez Cardoso's chess games?
85 games by Miguel Sanchez Cardoso, from Jul 2005 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 Sanchez Cardoso has played.
What does Miguel Sanchez Cardoso play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Miguel Sanchez Cardoso opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Sanchez Cardoso answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Miguel Sanchez Cardoso play as White?
As White, Miguel Sanchez Cardoso's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Sanchez Cardoso play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Sanchez Cardoso most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Miguel Sanchez Cardoso's FIDE rating?
Miguel Sanchez Cardoso is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Miguel Sanchez Cardoso played?
Our database contains 85 games by Miguel Sanchez Cardoso, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 53 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Sanchez Cardoso?
85 games by Miguel Sanchez Cardoso 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.