Prepare against Carlos Lopez Ziegler
Spain · World #41,445 classical · FIDE ID 32073925
When preparing against Carlos Lopez Ziegler, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Carlos Lopez Ziegler, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Lopez Ziegler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Lopez Ziegler 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 | 1,929 | 1,970 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,893 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,915 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 99 | 62 | 66 | 43.6% |
| As White | 116 | 49 | 31 | 36 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 111 | 50 | 31 | 30 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Lopez Ziegler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Lopez Ziegler's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 98.3% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nf3 (78.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ziegler usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 51.9% | 57.4% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 46.2% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 83.7% | 68.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Carlos Lopez Ziegler's chess games
All 227 games by Carlos Lopez Ziegler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 99 wins, 62 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Cesar Estrada Martinez | 2,050 | ch-Madrid sf-B | A31 |
| Mar 2012 | Javier Moreno Torrero | 2,045 | ch-Madrid sf-B | D05 |
| Apr 2012 | Javier Baeza Escudero | 2,029 | ch-Madrid sf-B | B05 |
| Nov 2013 | Manuel Luque Ibanez | 2,021 | 21st Madrid San Viator Open | B23 |
| Jun 2012 | David Guerrero Villanueva | 2,021 | 4th Tres Cantos Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2020 | 26 | 15 | 1,841 |
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2015 | 19 | 9 | 1,991 |
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,909 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,064 |
| ch-Madrid prel B | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,929 |
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,893 |
| 4th Tres Cantos Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Lopez Ziegler's chess games?
227 games by Carlos Lopez Ziegler, from May 2012 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 Carlos Lopez Ziegler has played.
What does Carlos Lopez Ziegler play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Carlos Lopez Ziegler opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Lopez Ziegler answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Carlos Lopez Ziegler play as White?
As White, Carlos Lopez Ziegler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Lopez Ziegler play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Lopez Ziegler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Carlos Lopez Ziegler's FIDE rating?
Carlos Lopez Ziegler is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Carlos Lopez Ziegler played?
Our database contains 227 games by Carlos Lopez Ziegler, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 62 draws, 66 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Lopez Ziegler?
227 games by Carlos Lopez Ziegler 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.