Prepare against Javier Gastanares Lopez
Spain · World #26,284 classical · FIDE ID 2210290
When preparing against Javier Gastanares Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 88 games by Javier Gastanares Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Gastanares Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Gastanares 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 | 2,009 | 2,169 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,038 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 31 | 16 | 41 | 35.2% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Gastanares Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Gastanares Lopez's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 30.2% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Javier Gastanares Lopez's chess games
All 88 games by Javier Gastanares 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Bela Vigh | 2,345 | Hotel Agro Open | E29 |
| Jan 1995 | Jose Maria Martinez Otzeta | 2,280 | San Sebastian Open | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Kevin Moises Meneses Gonzalez | 2,278 | Lanzarote Open | E90 |
| Jan 1995 | Pedro Jose Aguirre Izaguirre | 2,220 | San Sebastian Open | D53 |
| Oct 2004 | Leopoldo Lainz Bejo | 2,156 | 4th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-ESP | 1997 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,238 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,139 |
| 2nd Colonia de Sant Jordi Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-Euskadi Absoluto | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,372 |
| ch-Euskadi 13th | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,131 |
| Port de Pollensa Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open | 1996 | 7 | 3 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Gastanares Lopez's chess games?
88 games by Javier Gastanares 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 Javier Gastanares Lopez has played.
What does Javier Gastanares Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Javier Gastanares Lopez opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Gastanares Lopez answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Javier Gastanares Lopez play as White?
As White, Javier Gastanares Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Gastanares Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Javier Gastanares Lopez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Javier Gastanares Lopez's FIDE rating?
Javier Gastanares Lopez is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Javier Gastanares Lopez played?
Our database contains 88 games by Javier Gastanares Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Gastanares Lopez?
88 games by Javier Gastanares 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.