Prepare against Ivan Lopez Popov
Luxembourg · World #38,518 classical · FIDE ID 4002083
Our database contains 55 games by Ivan Lopez Popov, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Lopez Popov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Lopez Popov 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 | 1,942 | 1,974 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 20.0% |
| As White | 27 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 14.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Lopez Popov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Lopez Popov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 25.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Ivan Lopez Popov's chess games
All 55 games by Ivan Lopez Popov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Simon Thorhallsson | 2,169 | 26th ch-EU U18 | D15 |
| Aug 2016 | Rudolf Tirziman | 1,884 | 26th ch-EU U18 | C06 |
| Aug 2010 | Emilian Hofer | 1,772 | 8th ch-EU Union U12 | B67 |
| Aug 2010 | Tobias Jakob | 1,701 | 8th ch-EU Union U12 | B01 |
| Aug 2011 | Tomi Eranne | 1,499 | 9th ch-EU Union U14 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,744 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U14 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,659 |
| 8th ch-EU Union U12 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,895 |
| ch-EU U12 19th | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,358 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Lopez Popov's chess games?
55 games by Ivan Lopez Popov, from Nov 2010 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 Lopez Popov has played.
What does Ivan Lopez Popov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ivan Lopez Popov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Lopez Popov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Lopez Popov play as White?
As White, Ivan Lopez Popov's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Lopez Popov play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Lopez Popov most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ivan Lopez Popov's FIDE rating?
Ivan Lopez Popov is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Ivan Lopez Popov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Ivan Lopez Popov, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Lopez Popov?
55 games by Ivan Lopez Popov 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.