Prepare against Hector Lopez
Argentina · World #97,398 classical · FIDE ID 157759
When preparing against Hector Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Hector Lopez, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector 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 | 1,737 | 1,786 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,780 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,786 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 45.5% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Lopez's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hector Lopez's chess games
All 44 games by Hector Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Roberto Alejandro Gomez | 1,940 | ch-ARG sf U2300 | D85 |
| Oct 2022 | Emiliano Rios | 1,874 | Parana Dos Orillas Open | B27 |
| Dec 2021 | Arturo Kulmichel | 1,740 | ch-ARG Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Aug 2022 | David Tkalecz | 1,645 | 5th General Pico Anconetani Memorial | D02 |
| Dec 2021 | Carlos Mathey | 1,633 | ch-ARG Seniors 65 | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG Seniors 65 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,864 |
| Olavarria Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,521 |
| Cordoba Jesus Maria Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,718 |
| 5th General Pico Anconetani Memorial | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,803 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U1700 | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| La Pampa Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,631 |
| ch-ARG sf U2000 | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,254 |
| La Pampa Pico Cup | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Lopez's chess games?
44 games by Hector Lopez, from Dec 2017 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 Hector Lopez has played.
What does Hector Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Hector Lopez opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Lopez answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hector Lopez play as White?
As White, Hector Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Hector Lopez most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hector Lopez's FIDE rating?
Hector Lopez is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Hector Lopez played?
Our database contains 44 games by Hector Lopez, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Lopez?
44 games by Hector 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.