Prepare against Sergio Miguel
FM · AGO · World #5,619 classical · FIDE ID 10100792
When preparing against Sergio Miguel, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 150 games by Sergio Miguel, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Miguel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio 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 | 2,258 | 2,377 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,225 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,225 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 66 | 27 | 57 | 44.0% |
| As White | 76 | 33 | 13 | 30 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 74 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Miguel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Miguel's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 76.3% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 15.8% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Miguel usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Miguel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Miguel usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Miguel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Miguel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Miguel usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 74.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Sergio Miguel's chess games
All 150 games by Sergio Miguel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 66 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,562 | Olympiad-45 | B74 |
| Sep 2024 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,545 | 45th Olympiad 2024 | B51 |
| Jun 2013 | Luis Galego | 2,488 | Uige Open | B01 |
| Jun 2013 | Robert Gwaze | 2,433 | Uige Open | B07 |
| Sep 2021 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,430 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 2,143 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 D | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| Uige Open | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Miguel's chess games?
150 games by Sergio Miguel, from Oct 2012 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 Sergio Miguel has played.
What does Sergio Miguel play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Sergio Miguel opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Miguel answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sergio Miguel play as White?
As White, Sergio Miguel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Miguel play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Miguel most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Sergio Miguel's FIDE rating?
Sergio Miguel is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Sergio Miguel played?
Our database contains 150 games by Sergio Miguel, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Miguel?
150 games by Sergio 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.