Prepare against Rafael Miranda
FM · Argentina · World #4,532 classical · FIDE ID 130990
When preparing against Rafael Miranda, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 450 games by Rafael Miranda, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Miranda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Miranda 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 | 2,286 | 2,366 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,204 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 209 | 91 | 150 | 46.4% |
| As White | 221 | 108 | 45 | 68 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 229 | 101 | 46 | 82 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Miranda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Miranda's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 204 | 92.3% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.1% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Miranda usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Miranda usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Miranda usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Miranda usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Miranda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Miranda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 54.3% | 63.2% |
| c5 | 40 | 38.1% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 89.2% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Rafael Miranda's chess games
All 450 games by Rafael Miranda in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 209 wins, 91 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/8/14 | 43.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,629 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Dec 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,582 | Titled Tue Late | C84 |
| May 2023 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Aug 2024 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Andrew Hong | 2,539 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 225 | 128.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-Platense | 2018 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,212 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 2,213 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-ARG 98th | 2023 | 11 | 2 | 2,176 |
| Buenos Aires Grafica Yael-A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,381 |
| 3rd BA Chess Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Miranda's chess games?
450 games by Rafael Miranda, from May 2010 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 Rafael Miranda has played.
What does Rafael Miranda play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Rafael Miranda opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Miranda answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Rafael Miranda play as White?
As White, Rafael Miranda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Miranda play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Miranda most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Rafael Miranda's FIDE rating?
Rafael Miranda is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Rafael Miranda played?
Our database contains 450 games by Rafael Miranda, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 91 draws, 150 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Miranda?
450 games by Rafael Miranda 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.