Prepare against Candelari Lopez Montoya
Spain · World #73,434 classical · FIDE ID 2223511
When preparing against Candelari Lopez Montoya, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Candelari Lopez Montoya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Candelari Lopez Montoya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Candelari Lopez Montoya 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 | 1,810 | 2,051 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Candelari Lopez Montoya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Candelari Lopez Montoya's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Bg5 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Montoya usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Montoya usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Candelari Lopez Montoya's chess games
All 31 games by Candelari Lopez Montoya 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Carlos Fernandez Madrid | 2,235 | Sant Boi Open | A45 |
| Jan 1997 | Valles Marc Marsal | 2,085 | Sant Boi Open | C30 |
| Jan 1998 | Jaume Costa Trave | 2,060 | Sant Boi Open | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon | 2,042 | San Feliu de Guixols Open | A39 |
| Jun 2000 | Jordi Bise Fenoy | 2,005 | Sant Boi Open A | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Boi Open | 1998 | 14 | 7 | 2,214 |
| San Feliu de Guixols Open | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,138 |
| Sant Boi Open A | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,044 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,767 |
| St Cugat Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Candelari Lopez Montoya's chess games?
31 games by Candelari Lopez Montoya, 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 Candelari Lopez Montoya has played.
What does Candelari Lopez Montoya play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Candelari Lopez Montoya opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Candelari Lopez Montoya answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Candelari Lopez Montoya play as White?
As White, Candelari Lopez Montoya's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Candelari Lopez Montoya play as Black?
As Black, Candelari Lopez Montoya most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Candelari Lopez Montoya's FIDE rating?
Candelari Lopez Montoya is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Candelari Lopez Montoya played?
Our database contains 31 games by Candelari Lopez Montoya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Candelari Lopez Montoya?
31 games by Candelari Lopez Montoya 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.