Prepare against David 1993 Martinez Lopez
FM · Spain · World #2,257 classical · FIDE ID 22235779
When preparing against David 1993 Martinez Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (90%).
Our database contains 168 games by David 1993 Martinez Lopez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David 1993 Martinez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 1993 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 | 2,370 | 2,388 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,307 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,386 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 64 | 36 | 68 | 38.1% |
| As White | 83 | 35 | 17 | 31 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 29 | 19 | 37 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David 1993 Martinez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David 1993 Martinez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 65.1% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 28 | 33.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 90.0% | 35.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
David 1993 Martinez Lopez's chess games
All 168 games by David 1993 Martinez Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 64 wins, 36 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,551 | 45th La Roda Open | A50 |
| Jul 2023 | Meri Arabidze | 2,451 | Titled Tue Early | A85 |
| Aug 2015 | Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre | 2,438 | 80th ch-ESP | A57 |
| Apr 2012 | Mihai Suba | 2,438 | 39th La Roda Open | A29 |
| Aug 2015 | Angel Espinosa Aranda | 2,427 | 80th ch-ESP | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 55 | 26.5 | 2,212 |
| 81st ch-ESP | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
| Almansa Open A | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,396 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-ESP 78th | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,299 |
| 80th ch-ESP | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,489 |
| San Pedro del Pinatar Open 1st | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| 6th Almansa Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David 1993 Martinez Lopez's chess games?
168 games by David 1993 Martinez Lopez, from Oct 2008 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 David 1993 Martinez Lopez has played.
What does David 1993 Martinez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, David 1993 Martinez Lopez opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David 1993 Martinez Lopez answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does David 1993 Martinez Lopez play as White?
As White, David 1993 Martinez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David 1993 Martinez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, David 1993 Martinez Lopez most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is David 1993 Martinez Lopez's FIDE rating?
David 1993 Martinez Lopez is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Mar 2025).
How many games has David 1993 Martinez Lopez played?
Our database contains 168 games by David 1993 Martinez Lopez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 36 draws, 68 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David 1993 Martinez Lopez?
168 games by David 1993 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.