Prepare against Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez
FM · Spain · World #1,792 classical · FIDE ID 2235366
When preparing against Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 463 games by Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez 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 | 2,394 | 2,426 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,428 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,373 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 205 | 134 | 124 | 44.3% |
| As White | 226 | 106 | 61 | 59 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 237 | 99 | 73 | 65 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 56.2% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 39 | 17.3% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 38 | 16.8% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 9.7% | 70.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (38.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 104 | 85.2% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 9.8% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 88.2% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez's chess games
All 463 games by Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 205 wins, 134 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 26 | 4/6/16 | 15.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,666 | Roquetas de Mar | E63 |
| May 2025 | A Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | C46 |
| Jun 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,616 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,614 | Titled Tue Late | D04 |
| May 2023 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 111 | 65.5 | 2,421 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2021 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 17 | 5 | 2,165 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 16 | 13 | 2,418 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-Seville City Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,385 |
| 10th Oviedo Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,409 |
| 3rd Huelva | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez's chess games?
463 games by Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez, from Jul 2009 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 Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez has played.
What does Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez play as White?
As White, Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez played?
Our database contains 463 games by Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 134 draws, 124 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez?
463 games by Carlos Javier Bernabeu Lopez 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.