Prepare against Armando Lopez Capape
Spain · World #52,562 classical · FIDE ID 2277603
Our database contains 97 games by Armando Lopez Capape, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armando Lopez Capape's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armando Lopez Capape 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 | 1,883 | 1,996 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,828 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,887 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 28 | 23 | 46 | 28.9% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 71.7% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 28.3% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Capape usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Capape usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Capape usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Capape usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Capape usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Capape usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Armando Lopez Capape's chess games
All 97 games by Armando Lopez Capape in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Victor Queimadelos Garcia | 2,097 | Ardid Memorial Open | A32 |
| Feb 2005 | David Galvez Rubio | 1,945 | chT-Autonomico | E02 |
| Feb 2007 | Luis Alberto Gaspar Calvo | 1,930 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | E11 |
| Mar 2007 | Jorge Requena Munguira | 1,855 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | E02 |
| Feb 2005 | Jesus Angel Sancho Yague | 1,845 | chT-Autonomico | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,830 |
| ESP Delicias Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,765 |
| 6th Zaragoza Delicias Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-Aragon Autonomico | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,829 |
| Ardid Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-Aragon Preferente | 1998 | 7 | 1.5 | – |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armando Lopez Capape's chess games?
97 games by Armando Lopez Capape, from Jan 2005 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 Armando Lopez Capape has played.
What does Armando Lopez Capape play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Armando Lopez Capape opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armando Lopez Capape answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Armando Lopez Capape play as White?
As White, Armando Lopez Capape's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armando Lopez Capape play as Black?
As Black, Armando Lopez Capape most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Armando Lopez Capape's FIDE rating?
Armando Lopez Capape is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Armando Lopez Capape played?
Our database contains 97 games by Armando Lopez Capape, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armando Lopez Capape?
97 games by Armando Lopez Capape 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.