Prepare against Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez
FM · Spain · World #8,261 classical · FIDE ID 2219409
Our database contains 215 games by Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan 1978 Martinez 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 | 2,200 | 2,302 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,256 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,305 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 28.8% |
| As White | 110 | 39 | 34 | 37 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 105 | 23 | 38 | 44 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 57 | 51.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 30.9% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 4 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 50.0% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 19 | 33.9% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 26.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez's chess games
All 215 games by Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez 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: 62 wins, 72 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero | 2,485 | 17th Balaguer Open | A39 |
| Aug 2012 | David Larino Nieto | 2,469 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 GpA | A25 |
| Dec 2009 | Xavier Vila Gazquez | 2,457 | 15th Navalmoral Open | A25 |
| Jul 2017 | Pierre Barbot | 2,453 | 35th Andorra Open | B01 |
| Jul 2006 | Oswaldo Zambrana | 2,429 | 11th Balaguer Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| Narciso Yepes Memorial | 2005 | 12 | 3 | 1,977 |
| 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,345 |
| 17th Balaguer Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 4th Lleida | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,290 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| Pardinyes Setmana IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez's chess games?
215 games by Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez, 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 Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez has played.
What does Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez play as White?
As White, Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (28 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez played?
Our database contains 215 games by Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 72 draws, 81 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan 1978 Martinez Lopez?
215 games by Ivan 1978 Martinez 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.