Prepare against Miguel Sismeiro
FM · PRT · World #4,169 classical · FIDE ID 1950975
When preparing against Miguel Sismeiro, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 334 games by Miguel Sismeiro, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Sismeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Sismeiro 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 | 2,298 | 2,341 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,303 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,267 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 135 | 87 | 112 | 40.4% |
| As White | 168 | 66 | 47 | 55 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 166 | 69 | 40 | 57 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Sismeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Sismeiro's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 61.2% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 20.0% | 34.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 9.1% | 56.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.0% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sismeiro usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sismeiro usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sismeiro usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 34.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sismeiro usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sismeiro usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Sismeiro usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 34.9% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 29 | 34.9% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 12.0% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.6% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 6.0% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 76.1% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Miguel Sismeiro's chess games
All 334 games by Miguel Sismeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 135 wins, 87 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Nikita Petrov | 2,561 | ch-EU Rapid | A06 |
| May 2022 | Levente Vajda | 2,534 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| May 2022 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | A26 |
| May 2022 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,474 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Oct 2021 | Pedro Antonio Gines Esteo | 2,448 | ch-EU Hybrid U18 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 49 | 29 | 2,374 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2018 | 15 | 12.5 | 1,695 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,168 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,623 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,204 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U18 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,172 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Sismeiro's chess games?
334 games by Miguel Sismeiro, from Aug 2015 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 Sismeiro has played.
What does Miguel Sismeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Miguel Sismeiro opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Sismeiro answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Miguel Sismeiro play as White?
As White, Miguel Sismeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Sismeiro play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Sismeiro most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Miguel Sismeiro's FIDE rating?
Miguel Sismeiro is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Miguel Sismeiro played?
Our database contains 334 games by Miguel Sismeiro, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 87 draws, 112 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Sismeiro?
334 games by Miguel Sismeiro 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.