Prepare against Carlos Martinez Lopez
Spain · World #16,417 classical · FIDE ID 32041659
When preparing against Carlos Martinez Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Carlos Martinez Lopez, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Martinez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Martinez 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 | 2,091 | 2,148 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,079 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 55 | 53 | 66 | 31.6% |
| As White | 91 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 83 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Martinez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Martinez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 97.8% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 95.7% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 73.1% | 44.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Carlos Martinez Lopez's chess games
All 174 games by Carlos Martinez Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 55 wins, 53 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Antonio Torrecillas Martinez | 2,341 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B03 |
| Jul 2023 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,282 | 23rd Torredembarra Open | B42 |
| Sep 2014 | Alejandro Saez Coma | 2,240 | 7th Barcelona Guinardo | B35 |
| Feb 2024 | Sergi Obon Temprano | 2,194 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | C45 |
| Jun 2014 | Albert Blasco Benito | 2,120 | 16th Foment Martinenc Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,820 |
| 7th Barcelona Guinardo | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,059 |
| 17th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons-H 45th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| 18th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,982 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| XXV Foment Martinenc Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 15th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Martinez Lopez's chess games?
174 games by Carlos Martinez Lopez, from Jul 2011 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 Martinez Lopez has played.
What does Carlos Martinez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Carlos Martinez Lopez opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Martinez Lopez answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Carlos Martinez Lopez play as White?
As White, Carlos Martinez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Martinez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Martinez Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Carlos Martinez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Martinez Lopez is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Carlos Martinez Lopez played?
Our database contains 174 games by Carlos Martinez Lopez, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 53 draws, 66 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Martinez Lopez?
174 games by Carlos Martinez 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.