Prepare against Carlos Saez Lopez
Spain · World #108,393 classical · FIDE ID 32063270
When preparing against Carlos Saez Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%).
Our database contains 48 games by Carlos Saez Lopez, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Saez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Saez 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 | 1,706 | 1,795 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 20.8% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Saez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Saez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Carlos Saez Lopez's chess games
All 48 games by Carlos Saez Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 10 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Colle System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Petar Plamenov Ribarov | 2,095 | 6th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | A03 |
| Jun 2012 | Fernando Coll Terradas | 1,850 | 5th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | E76 |
| May 2011 | Josep Navines Monfa | 1,846 | 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | D02 |
| Feb 2015 | Virgil Ani | 1,806 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C01 |
| Jan 2015 | Antonio Torralba Perez | 1,773 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| 5th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,715 |
| 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open A | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| 6th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| 1st Barcelona Segura Memorial | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Saez Lopez's chess games?
48 games by Carlos Saez Lopez, from Jan 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 Saez Lopez has played.
What does Carlos Saez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Carlos Saez Lopez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Saez Lopez answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Carlos Saez Lopez play as White?
As White, Carlos Saez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Saez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Saez Lopez most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Carlos Saez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Saez Lopez is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (May 2024).
How many games has Carlos Saez Lopez played?
Our database contains 48 games by Carlos Saez Lopez, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Saez Lopez?
48 games by Carlos Saez 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.