Prepare against Henry Lopez
PHL · World #24,245 classical · FIDE ID 5203830
When preparing against Henry Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 297 games by Henry Lopez, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Henry Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry 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 | 2,024 | 2,181 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,110 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,177 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 130 | 45 | 122 | 43.8% |
| As White | 155 | 80 | 22 | 53 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 142 | 50 | 23 | 69 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Lopez's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 97.4% | 59.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Lopez usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 83.8% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 16.2% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 67.4% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 32.6% | 40.0% |
Henry Lopez's chess games
All 297 games by Henry Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Sep 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: 130 wins, 45 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | Titled Tue Early | B95 |
| Sep 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,579 | Titled Tue Early | A61 |
| Sep 2022 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,570 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Feb 2024 | Leon Livaic | 2,561 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| May 2022 | Rudik Makarian | 2,523 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 217 | 107.5 | 2,285 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,224 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| Asian Hybrid | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,959 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| Olongapo City Puregold Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Lopez's chess games?
297 games by Henry Lopez, from Jul 2008 to Sep 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 Henry Lopez has played.
What does Henry Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Henry Lopez opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Lopez answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Henry Lopez play as White?
As White, Henry Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Henry Lopez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Henry Lopez's FIDE rating?
Henry Lopez is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Henry Lopez played?
Our database contains 297 games by Henry Lopez, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 45 draws, 122 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Lopez?
297 games by Henry 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.