Prepare against Oscar Torcal Miguel
Spain · World #13,389 classical · FIDE ID 32025700
When preparing against Oscar Torcal Miguel, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 144 games by Oscar Torcal Miguel, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Torcal Miguel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Torcal Miguel 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 | 2,124 | 2,210 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,142 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 62 | 36 | 46 | 43.1% |
| As White | 78 | 33 | 20 | 25 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 29 | 16 | 21 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Torcal Miguel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Torcal Miguel's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 78.2% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 19.2% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Miguel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Miguel usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Miguel usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Miguel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Miguel usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Miguel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 94.6% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Oscar Torcal Miguel's chess games
All 144 games by Oscar Torcal Miguel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 62 wins, 36 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Alejandro Barbero Sendic | 2,362 | 30th Estadilla Open Rapid | C55 |
| Sep 2015 | Manuel Angel Roche Simon | 2,134 | ch-Zaragoza Province Preferente | B76 |
| Jul 2016 | Francisco Miguel Callejas Rojas | 2,100 | ch-ESP U16 | A30 |
| Feb 2019 | Miguel Sanchez Herrera | 2,088 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | B51 |
| Mar 2019 | Marino Veras Sanz | 2,084 | chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,117 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,109 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,046 |
| 2nd Mondariz Cemar Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,838 |
| 85th ch-ESP | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 2,100 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Preferente | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Torcal Miguel's chess games?
144 games by Oscar Torcal Miguel, from Feb 2013 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 Oscar Torcal Miguel has played.
What does Oscar Torcal Miguel play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Oscar Torcal Miguel opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Torcal Miguel answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Oscar Torcal Miguel play as White?
As White, Oscar Torcal Miguel's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Torcal Miguel play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Torcal Miguel most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Oscar Torcal Miguel's FIDE rating?
Oscar Torcal Miguel is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Oscar Torcal Miguel played?
Our database contains 144 games by Oscar Torcal Miguel, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 36 draws, 46 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Torcal Miguel?
144 games by Oscar Torcal Miguel 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.