Prepare against Ivan Salgado Lopez
GM · Spain · World #176 classical · FIDE ID 2257327
When preparing against Ivan Salgado Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,859 games by Ivan Salgado Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Salgado Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Salgado 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 | 2,591 | 2,662 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,563 | 2,685 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,540 | 2,644 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,859 | 780 | 708 | 371 | 42.0% |
| As White | 930 | 429 | 345 | 156 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 929 | 351 | 363 | 215 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Salgado Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Salgado Lopez's side.
First moves as White (930 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 640 | 68.8% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 158 | 17.0% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 7.1% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 46 | 4.9% | 67.4% |
| g3 | 11 | 1.2% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.8% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 43.7% | 66.9% |
| e5 | 113 | 27.4% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 58 | 14.1% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 43 | 10.4% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 193 | 60.9% | 60.1% |
| d5 | 82 | 25.9% | 50.6% |
| e6 | 20 | 6.3% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.2% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Ivan Salgado Lopez's chess games
All 1,859 games by Ivan Salgado Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 780 wins, 708 draws, 371 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 89 | 37/35/17 | 41.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 40 | 20/12/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 19/15/6 | 47.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 34 | 12/18/4 | 35.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 33 | 19/13/1 | 57.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 33 | 9/22/2 | 27.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 15/11/5 | 48.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 67 | 23/26/18 | 34.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 61 | 18/25/18 | 29.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 58 | 32/16/10 | 55.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 18/22/7 | 38.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 11/21/2 | 32.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 28 | 4/20/4 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 26 | 6/10/10 | 23.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,799 | Wch Blitz | A15 |
| Dec 2019 | Hao Wang | 2,756 | Wch Blitz | D92 |
| Dec 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,747 | Wch Rapid | C01 |
| Oct 2010 | Peter Svidler | 2,731 | Olympiad-39 | B07 |
| Mar 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,726 | Chessable Masters Play In | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 63 | 31.5 | 2,582 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 56 | 28 | 2,555 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2016 | 53 | 32 | 2,666 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 50 | 36.5 | 2,615 |
| chT-TUR | 2018 | 46 | 30.5 | 2,634 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2021 | 41 | 26 | 2,625 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 41 | 24.5 | 2,410 |
| Iberoamericano Chess24 | 2020 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,604 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Anton Guijarro (19 games) · Alexandr Fier (14 games) · Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli (13 games) · Ivan Cheparinov (12 games) · Baadur Jobava (12 games) · Daniel Alsina Leal (11 games) · David Larino Nieto (11 games) · Alvar Alonso Rosell (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Salgado Lopez's chess games?
1,859 games by Ivan Salgado Lopez, from Apr 2003 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 Ivan Salgado Lopez has played.
What does Ivan Salgado Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 930 games with White in our database, Ivan Salgado Lopez opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Salgado Lopez answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ivan Salgado Lopez play as White?
As White, Ivan Salgado Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (89 games, 41.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 47.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 930 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Salgado Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Salgado Lopez most often plays: Indian Defense (67 games, 34.3% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 29.5% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 929 games.
What is Ivan Salgado Lopez's FIDE rating?
Ivan Salgado Lopez is currently rated 2,591 in classical chess, 2,563 in rapid and 2,540 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,662 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Ivan Salgado Lopez played?
Our database contains 1,859 games by Ivan Salgado Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 780 wins, 708 draws, 371 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Salgado Lopez?
1,859 games by Ivan Salgado 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.