Prepare against Rafael Muniz
FM · URY · World #8,948 classical · FIDE ID 3000486
Our database contains 712 games by Rafael Muniz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Muniz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Muniz 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 | 2,187 | 2,292 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,293 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,281 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 712 | 348 | 129 | 235 | 48.9% |
| As White | 354 | 189 | 72 | 93 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 358 | 159 | 57 | 142 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Muniz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Muniz's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 96.3% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Muniz usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Muniz usually continues d4 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Muniz usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Muniz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Muniz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 160 | 89.9% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 87.4% | 58.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Rafael Muniz's chess games
All 712 games by Rafael Muniz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 348 wins, 129 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 26/8/13 | 55.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 37 | 17/8/12 | 45.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 27/8/18 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 22/6/15 | 51.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,545 | Montevideo | C02 |
| Apr 2019 | Jose Cubas | 2,505 | Montevideo zt 2.5 | B30 |
| Feb 2019 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,477 | 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | B33 |
| Apr 2014 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,437 | ch-URU | C16 |
| Mar 2025 | Antoine Bournel | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU | 2016 | 79 | 36.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-URU sf | 2020 | 69 | 47.5 | 2,217 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 64 | 26 | 2,087 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,228 |
| Montevideo | 2012 | 17 | 11 | 2,404 |
| Montevideo Open | 2012 | 12 | 9 | 2,343 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,213 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bernardo Roselli Mailhe (20 games) · Manuel Larrea (16 games) · Sebastian Granara Barreto (15 games) · Gabriel Curi (14 games) · Nicolas Lopez Azambuja (13 games) · Claudio Coppola (12 games) · Daniel Izquierdo (11 games) · Diego Carbone (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Muniz's chess games?
712 games by Rafael Muniz, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Muniz has played.
What does Rafael Muniz play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Rafael Muniz opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Muniz answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rafael Muniz play as White?
As White, Rafael Muniz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 55.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Muniz play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Muniz most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Rafael Muniz's FIDE rating?
Rafael Muniz is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Rafael Muniz played?
Our database contains 712 games by Rafael Muniz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 348 wins, 129 draws, 235 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Muniz?
712 games by Rafael Muniz 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.