Prepare against Ignacio Lopez Marti
Spain · World #63,907 classical · FIDE ID 2252716
When preparing against Ignacio Lopez Marti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 48 games by Ignacio Lopez Marti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Lopez Marti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Lopez Marti 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 | 1,842 | 1,977 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,873 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignacio Lopez Marti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignacio Lopez Marti's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Marti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Marti usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Marti usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Ignacio Lopez Marti's chess games
All 48 games by Ignacio Lopez Marti 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Antonio Cantero Navarro | 2,265 | 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | B46 |
| Jan 2001 | Jordi Miralles Brugues | 2,250 | 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | B22 |
| Jan 2001 | Xavier Lopez Roca | 2,142 | 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | A34 |
| Aug 2024 | Juan Bosco Prats Rodriguez | 1,971 | 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | B21 |
| Aug 2024 | Rafael Bru Gibert | 1,958 | 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,880 |
| Pont de Vilomara Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,755 |
| 9th Sabadell Open B | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignacio Lopez Marti's chess games?
48 games by Ignacio Lopez Marti, 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 Ignacio Lopez Marti has played.
What does Ignacio Lopez Marti play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ignacio Lopez Marti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Lopez Marti answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Lopez Marti play as White?
As White, Ignacio Lopez Marti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Lopez Marti play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Lopez Marti most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ignacio Lopez Marti's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Lopez Marti is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ignacio Lopez Marti played?
Our database contains 48 games by Ignacio Lopez Marti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Lopez Marti?
48 games by Ignacio Lopez Marti 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.