Prepare against Raul Miranda
PRT · World #67,836 classical · FIDE ID 1960660
When preparing against Raul Miranda, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 55 games by Raul Miranda, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raul Miranda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul 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 | 1,828 | 1,838 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,777 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 27.3% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Miranda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Miranda's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Miranda usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Miranda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Miranda usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Raul Miranda's chess games
All 55 games by Raul Miranda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Kaua Marques Silva | 1,904 | 2nd Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | B18 |
| Jun 2026 | Amilcar Miranda | 1,869 | Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Rapid | S65 | B01 |
| Oct 2019 | Arnor Serafim Junior | 1,844 | ch-BRA Seniors 50+ | A07 |
| Dec 2018 | Fabio Alcantara Martins Silva | 1,827 | 4th Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | A46 |
| Oct 2019 | Martinho Figueira Capelo | 1,804 | ch-BRA Seniors 50+ | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,523 |
| 5th Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,551 |
| 7th Sao Paulo Open B U2050 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,562 |
| 26th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,571 |
| ch-BRA Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Rapid | S65 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| 2nd Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,614 |
| 4th Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Miranda's chess games?
55 games by Raul Miranda, from Oct 2017 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 Raul Miranda has played.
What does Raul Miranda play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Raul Miranda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Miranda answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Raul Miranda play as White?
As White, Raul Miranda's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Miranda play as Black?
As Black, Raul Miranda most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Raul Miranda's FIDE rating?
Raul Miranda is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Raul Miranda played?
Our database contains 55 games by Raul Miranda, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Miranda?
55 games by Raul 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.