Prepare against Miguel Vega de Alba
Spain · World #44,507 classical · FIDE ID 32016638
When preparing against Miguel Vega de Alba, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 61 games by Miguel Vega de Alba, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Vega de Alba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Vega de Alba 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 | 1,916 | 1,935 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 8 | 25 | 45.9% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Vega de Alba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Vega de Alba's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 71.9% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Alba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Alba usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Alba usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Alba usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Alba usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Alba usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Miguel Vega de Alba's chess games
All 61 games by Miguel Vega de Alba in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 28 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,173 | 34th Collado Villalba Open A | D52 |
| Mar 2021 | Victor Perez Diez | 2,038 | chT-Madrid | A84 |
| Jun 2024 | Francisco Javier Del Cid S | 1,803 | Madrid Open | D94 |
| Feb 2021 | Jaime Sanchez Romeralo | 1,755 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | E20 |
| Aug 2023 | Carlos Anton Ortiz | 1,676 | 40th Collado Villalba Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,776 |
| San Sebastian Reyes Open | 2020 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,732 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,805 |
| Madrid Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-Madrid U18 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,877 |
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,602 |
| 24th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,689 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open A | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Vega de Alba's chess games?
61 games by Miguel Vega de Alba, from May 2012 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 Vega de Alba has played.
What does Miguel Vega de Alba play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Miguel Vega de Alba opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Vega de Alba answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Miguel Vega de Alba play as White?
As White, Miguel Vega de Alba's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Vega de Alba play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Vega de Alba most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Miguel Vega de Alba's FIDE rating?
Miguel Vega de Alba is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Miguel Vega de Alba played?
Our database contains 61 games by Miguel Vega de Alba, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Vega de Alba?
61 games by Miguel Vega de Alba 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.