Prepare against Miquel Sierra Montoya
Spain · World #13,775 classical · FIDE ID 22230653
When preparing against Miquel Sierra Montoya, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Miquel Sierra Montoya, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miquel Sierra Montoya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miquel Sierra Montoya 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 | 2,120 | 2,170 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,161 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,156 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 33 | 18 | 34 | 38.8% |
| As White | 47 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miquel Sierra Montoya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miquel Sierra Montoya's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 97.9% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Montoya usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Miquel Sierra Montoya's chess games
All 85 games by Miquel Sierra Montoya in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Ricard Morros Faura | 2,244 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B67 |
| Feb 2018 | Esteban Montilla Carrillo | 2,233 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B76 |
| Mar 2026 | Pau Salvador Moya Nunez | 2,214 | TCh-CAT GpB Final 2026 | B40 |
| Feb 2018 | Oscar Oliva Valero | 2,197 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | E60 |
| Jul 2012 | Ruben 1994 Martin Hernandez | 2,195 | ch-ESP U18 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-Catalunya U16 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,056 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,013 |
| 4th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,027 |
| 3rd Llinars del Valles Open | 2009 | 6 | 5 | 2,005 |
| Sant Adria de Besos Open 08th | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miquel Sierra Montoya's chess games?
85 games by Miquel Sierra Montoya, from Oct 2007 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 Miquel Sierra Montoya has played.
What does Miquel Sierra Montoya play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Miquel Sierra Montoya opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miquel Sierra Montoya answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Miquel Sierra Montoya play as White?
As White, Miquel Sierra Montoya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miquel Sierra Montoya play as Black?
As Black, Miquel Sierra Montoya most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Miquel Sierra Montoya's FIDE rating?
Miquel Sierra Montoya is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Miquel Sierra Montoya played?
Our database contains 85 games by Miquel Sierra Montoya, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miquel Sierra Montoya?
85 games by Miquel Sierra Montoya 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.