Prepare against David Lopez Baena
Spain · World #35,564 classical · FIDE ID 2279681
Our database contains 93 games by David Lopez Baena, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Lopez Baena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lopez Baena 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 | 1,956 | 2,146 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 41 | 24 | 28 | 44.1% |
| As White | 44 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lopez Baena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lopez Baena's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 38.6% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 22.7% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Baena usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Baena usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Baena usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Baena usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Baena usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Baena usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 29.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 25.9% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
David Lopez Baena's chess games
All 93 games by David Lopez Baena in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 41 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Marc Capellades Subirana | 2,188 | 3rd Barcelona Ponce Memorial | A04 |
| May 2016 | Victor Gomez-Pardo Gordillo | 2,126 | 7th Llobregat Garcia Memorial | E81 |
| Jun 2008 | Sergio Diaz Carrasco | 2,123 | 20th Sant Boi de Llobregat Open | B01 |
| Oct 2016 | David Miguel Centeno | 2,115 | 4th Cornella Pinol Memorial | A41 |
| Oct 2015 | Ivan Humanes Bespin | 2,070 | 3rd Cornella de Llobregat Vallve Pinol | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,815 |
| 18th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| 3rd Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| 7th Llobregat Garcia Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| Barceloneta Open | 2001 | 7 | 7 | 2,100 |
| 3rd Cornella de Llobregat Vallve Pinol | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,991 |
| 3rd Barcelona Ponce Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,036 |
| 4th Cornella Pinol Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lopez Baena's chess games?
93 games by David Lopez Baena, from Oct 2005 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 Lopez Baena has played.
What does David Lopez Baena play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, David Lopez Baena opens with 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lopez Baena answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does David Lopez Baena play as White?
As White, David Lopez Baena's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lopez Baena play as Black?
As Black, David Lopez Baena most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is David Lopez Baena's FIDE rating?
David Lopez Baena is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Oct 2005).
How many games has David Lopez Baena played?
Our database contains 93 games by David Lopez Baena, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lopez Baena?
93 games by David Lopez Baena 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.