Prepare against Arturo Lopez Heras
Spain · World #96,101 classical · FIDE ID 2225433
When preparing against Arturo Lopez Heras, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 574 games by Arturo Lopez Heras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arturo Lopez Heras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arturo Lopez Heras 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 | 1,741 | 2,072 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 574 | 243 | 94 | 237 | 42.3% |
| As White | 290 | 143 | 50 | 97 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 284 | 100 | 44 | 140 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arturo Lopez Heras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arturo Lopez Heras's side.
First moves as White (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 73.8% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 58 | 20.0% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 5.2% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Heras usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Heras usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Heras usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 59.5% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Heras usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Heras usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Heras usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 54.5% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 48 | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 70.1% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.4% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.3% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Arturo Lopez Heras's chess games
All 574 games by Arturo Lopez Heras in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 243 wins, 94 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 17/5/7 | 58.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 30 | 16/2/12 | 53.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Raul Martinez Fernandez | 2,210 | 10th Tres Cantos Open | C45 |
| Aug 2009 | Reinhard Giese | 2,200 | 26th Collado Villalba Open A | D00 |
| Jan 1999 | Luis Vicente Martin Martin | 2,179 | 2nd Madrid Once Open | C02 |
| Aug 2011 | Omar Luis Aziz Ortego | 2,168 | 28th Collado Villalba Open | B39 |
| Sep 2014 | Hector Barez Menendez | 2,163 | 3rd Madrid Chamartin Open | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2022 | 74 | 48 | 1,909 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2016 | 68 | 27 | 1,916 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 40 | 21.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 39 | 24 | 1,980 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2019 | 24 | 9.5 | 1,818 |
| ch-Madrid | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-ESP | 1985 | 9 | 3 | 2,184 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arturo Lopez Heras's chess games?
574 games by Arturo Lopez Heras, from Apr 2003 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 Arturo Lopez Heras has played.
What does Arturo Lopez Heras play on the first move as White?
Across 290 games with White in our database, Arturo Lopez Heras opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arturo Lopez Heras answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Arturo Lopez Heras play as White?
As White, Arturo Lopez Heras's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); King's Gambit (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arturo Lopez Heras play as Black?
As Black, Arturo Lopez Heras most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Arturo Lopez Heras's FIDE rating?
Arturo Lopez Heras is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Arturo Lopez Heras played?
Our database contains 574 games by Arturo Lopez Heras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 94 draws, 237 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arturo Lopez Heras?
574 games by Arturo Lopez Heras 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.