Prepare against Daniel Riu Lopez
Spain · World #32,535 classical · FIDE ID 32086342
Our database contains 97 games by Daniel Riu Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Riu Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Riu 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 | 1,972 | 2,126 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,933 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 44 | 19 | 34 | 45.4% |
| As White | 49 | 27 | 6 | 16 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Riu Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Riu Lopez's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 61.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lopez usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 37.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Riu Lopez's chess games
All 97 games by Daniel Riu Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 44 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Nico Zwirs | 2,374 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | B23 |
| Mar 2017 | Xavier Bosque Ortega | 2,206 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Evarist Perez Pastora | 2,103 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B01 |
| Apr 2015 | David Guix Torres | 2,084 | 17th Foment Martinenc Open A | C58 |
| Jan 2017 | Marc Pozanco Romasanta | 2,065 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 19th Barcelona Paredes Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2014 | 8 | 7 | 2,273 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,817 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 17th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Riu Lopez's chess games?
97 games by Daniel Riu Lopez, from Sep 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 Daniel Riu Lopez has played.
What does Daniel Riu Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Daniel Riu Lopez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Riu Lopez answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Riu Lopez play as White?
As White, Daniel Riu Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Riu Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Riu Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Daniel Riu Lopez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Riu Lopez is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Daniel Riu Lopez played?
Our database contains 97 games by Daniel Riu Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Riu Lopez?
97 games by Daniel Riu 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.