Prepare against Fernando Lopez Gracia
FM · Spain · World #6,071 classical · FIDE ID 2207184
When preparing against Fernando Lopez Gracia, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,026 games by Fernando Lopez Gracia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Lopez Gracia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Lopez Gracia 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 | 2,245 | 2,397 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,375 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,026 | 420 | 198 | 408 | 40.9% |
| As White | 509 | 226 | 97 | 186 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 517 | 194 | 101 | 222 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Lopez Gracia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Lopez Gracia's side.
First moves as White (509 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 228 | 44.8% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 211 | 41.5% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 7.9% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 25 | 4.9% | 72.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Gracia usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gracia usually continues Nc3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gracia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gracia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gracia usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gracia usually continues d4 (45.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 120 | 46.3% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 105 | 40.5% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.0% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.7% | 85.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 138 | 81.7% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 26 | 15.4% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Fernando Lopez Gracia's chess games
All 1,026 games by Fernando Lopez Gracia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 420 wins, 198 draws, 408 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 59 | 20/6/33 | 33.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 54 | 22/7/25 | 40.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/5/17 | 37.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 34 | 11/1/22 | 32.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 31 | 16/1/14 | 51.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/0/15 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| Feb 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | E24 |
| Sep 2022 | Evgeny Postny | 2,573 | Titled Tue Early | A27 |
| Feb 2022 | Boris Savchenko | 2,535 | Titled Tue Late | E14 |
| Dec 2012 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,509 | 6th Zaragoza Casablanca Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 540 | 226.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 45 | 30.5 | 2,366 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2022 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,390 |
| ch-Aragon | 2008 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,317 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2017 | 21 | 18 | 2,347 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2016 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,195 |
| Zaragoza Open | 2011 | 16 | 11 | 2,404 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Juan Luis Ramiro Ovejero (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Lopez Gracia's chess games?
1,026 games by Fernando Lopez Gracia, from Apr 2003 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 Fernando Lopez Gracia has played.
What does Fernando Lopez Gracia play on the first move as White?
Across 509 games with White in our database, Fernando Lopez Gracia opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Lopez Gracia answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Fernando Lopez Gracia play as White?
As White, Fernando Lopez Gracia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (59 games, 33.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (54 games, 40.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 509 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Lopez Gracia play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Lopez Gracia most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 517 games.
What is Fernando Lopez Gracia's FIDE rating?
Fernando Lopez Gracia is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Fernando Lopez Gracia played?
Our database contains 1,026 games by Fernando Lopez Gracia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 420 wins, 198 draws, 408 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Lopez Gracia?
1,026 games by Fernando Lopez Gracia 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.