Prepare against Gerard Lopez
France · World #76,611 classical · FIDE ID 617970
When preparing against Gerard Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Gerard Lopez, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard 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 | 1,800 | 2,008 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,923 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,847 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 16.7% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Lopez's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Lopez usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 12.5% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Gerard Lopez's chess games
All 30 games by Gerard Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 5 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Xavier Lersy | 2,031 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | A90 |
| Nov 2006 | Antoine Roos | 2,030 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | B72 |
| Mar 2007 | Yvan Ziegler | 2,002 | chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | C56 |
| Jul 2010 | Nohad Gresh | 1,958 | 1st Vaujany Open | A81 |
| Jul 2010 | Bertrand Fahys | 1,824 | 1st Vaujany Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
| FRA-HUN Match | 1983 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
| 20th Saint Affrique Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,581 |
| 8th Chambery Open | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,019 |
| 1st Vaujany Open | 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2,291 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,698 |
| 21st Saint Affrique Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,099 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Lopez's chess games?
30 games by Gerard Lopez, from Oct 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 Gerard Lopez has played.
What does Gerard Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Gerard Lopez opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Lopez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gerard Lopez play as White?
As White, Gerard Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Lopez most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Gerard Lopez's FIDE rating?
Gerard Lopez is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gerard Lopez played?
Our database contains 30 games by Gerard Lopez, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Lopez?
30 games by Gerard 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.