Prepare against Emilio Lopez Arjona
Spain · World #112,763 classical · FIDE ID 32028148
When preparing against Emilio Lopez Arjona, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 32 games by Emilio Lopez Arjona, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emilio Lopez Arjona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilio Lopez Arjona 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 | 1,694 | 1,723 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,719 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 28.1% |
| As White | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilio Lopez Arjona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilio Lopez Arjona's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Arjona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Arjona usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Arjona usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Emilio Lopez Arjona's chess games
All 32 games by Emilio Lopez Arjona 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Alejandro Gisbert Mir | 1,984 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | A52 |
| Apr 2019 | Juan Manuel Muntane Aznar | 1,931 | Hospitalet de Llobregat Open 4th | D46 |
| Nov 2014 | Pol Brunet Gil | 1,880 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | B32 |
| Jan 2020 | Francisco Martin Valentin | 1,828 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open 49th | A80 |
| Jul 2024 | Didac Dominguez Laguna | 1,824 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,863 |
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,962 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open 49th | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,685 |
| 19th Barcelona Sants Open C | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,246 |
| 5th Sitges Sunway Open B | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,281 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,462 |
| Martorell Open 37th C | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,372 |
| 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilio Lopez Arjona's chess games?
32 games by Emilio Lopez Arjona, 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 Emilio Lopez Arjona has played.
What does Emilio Lopez Arjona play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Emilio Lopez Arjona opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilio Lopez Arjona answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Emilio Lopez Arjona play as White?
As White, Emilio Lopez Arjona's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilio Lopez Arjona play as Black?
As Black, Emilio Lopez Arjona most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Emilio Lopez Arjona's FIDE rating?
Emilio Lopez Arjona is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Emilio Lopez Arjona played?
Our database contains 32 games by Emilio Lopez Arjona, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilio Lopez Arjona?
32 games by Emilio Lopez Arjona 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.