Prepare against Carmen Lopez Grana
Spain · World #80,265 classical · FIDE ID 22200835
When preparing against Carmen Lopez Grana, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Carmen Lopez Grana, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carmen Lopez Grana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carmen Lopez Grana 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 | 1,789 | 1,831 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,794 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,738 | 1,756 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 7 | 29 | 23.4% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carmen Lopez Grana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carmen Lopez Grana's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Grana usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Grana usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Grana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Grana usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Grana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Grana usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Carmen Lopez Grana's chess games
All 47 games by Carmen Lopez Grana in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Lucia Sanchez Elena | 1,863 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | A48 |
| Jun 2008 | Ana Valle Olivares | 1,619 | chT-ESP U16 | C11 |
| Feb 2010 | Javier Rodriguez Dominguez | 1,605 | ch-Gallego U18 | C77 |
| Feb 2010 | Aday Rivera Couce | 1,584 | ch-Gallego U18 | A13 |
| Feb 2010 | Anton Oro Cuello | 1,298 | ch-Gallego U18 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,001 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,712 |
| 7th Ortigueira Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 2,144 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,887 |
| ch-Gallego U18 | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| chT-ESP U16 | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,621 |
| 4th chT-ESP Autonomicas | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-Galicia | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carmen Lopez Grana's chess games?
47 games by Carmen Lopez Grana, from Oct 2006 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 Carmen Lopez Grana has played.
What does Carmen Lopez Grana play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Carmen Lopez Grana opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carmen Lopez Grana answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carmen Lopez Grana play as White?
As White, Carmen Lopez Grana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carmen Lopez Grana play as Black?
As Black, Carmen Lopez Grana most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Carmen Lopez Grana's FIDE rating?
Carmen Lopez Grana is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,738 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Carmen Lopez Grana played?
Our database contains 47 games by Carmen Lopez Grana, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carmen Lopez Grana?
47 games by Carmen Lopez Grana 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.