Prepare against Carlos Vigier Lopez
Spain · World #61,796 classical · FIDE ID 32031564
When preparing against Carlos Vigier Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 126 games by Carlos Vigier Lopez, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Vigier Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Vigier 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 | 1,850 | 1,870 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,843 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,862 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 57 | 14 | 55 | 45.2% |
| As White | 64 | 38 | 9 | 17 | 59.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 19 | 5 | 38 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Vigier Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Vigier Lopez's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 95.3% | 66.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 66.4% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d3 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 59.3% | 21.9% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 14.8% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Carlos Vigier Lopez's chess games
All 126 games by Carlos Vigier Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 57 wins, 14 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Francisco Javier Ramon Serrano | 2,100 | 30th Barcelona La Lira Open | A46 |
| Feb 2011 | David Guix Torres | 2,037 | 29th Barcelona La Lira Open | C80 |
| Feb 2011 | Carlos Severri Arrese | 2,013 | 29th Barcelona La Lira Open | A07 |
| Feb 2011 | Xavier Colom Andres | 1,966 | 29th Barcelona La Lira Open | E90 |
| Jan 2011 | Constanti De La Fuente Clemente | 1,920 | 29th Barcelona La Lira Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,643 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,829 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,740 |
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,747 |
| 5th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
| 30th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,947 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,747 |
| 37th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Vigier Lopez's chess games?
126 games by Carlos Vigier Lopez, from Jul 2010 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 Vigier Lopez has played.
What does Carlos Vigier Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Carlos Vigier Lopez opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Vigier Lopez answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Carlos Vigier Lopez play as White?
As White, Carlos Vigier Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Vigier Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Vigier Lopez most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Carlos Vigier Lopez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Vigier Lopez is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Carlos Vigier Lopez played?
Our database contains 126 games by Carlos Vigier Lopez, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 14 draws, 55 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Vigier Lopez?
126 games by Carlos Vigier 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.