Prepare against Jesus Sanchez Lopez
Spain · World #24,274 classical · FIDE ID 24500011
When preparing against Jesus Sanchez Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 99 games by Jesus Sanchez Lopez, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Sanchez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Sanchez 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 | 2,024 | 2,097 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,998 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 35 | 21 | 43 | 35.4% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 12 | 16 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Sanchez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Sanchez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 88.7% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
Jesus Sanchez Lopez's chess games
All 99 games by Jesus Sanchez Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Vladislav Larkin | 2,471 | 10th Oviedo Open | B43 |
| Aug 2021 | Inigo Lopez Mulet | 2,385 | 1st Merida World Heritage Open | C01 |
| Sep 2026 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,286 | XII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Ciudad de Albacete | U2400 | B52 |
| Jul 2021 | Sebastian Reyes Penas | 2,210 | ch-ESP U16 | B42 |
| Dec 2024 | Tatiana Grabuzova | 2,180 | 89th ch-ESP | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,965 |
| 89th ch-ESP | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-Andalucia B | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,529 |
| 85th ch-ESP | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Sanchez Lopez's chess games?
99 games by Jesus Sanchez Lopez, from Feb 2015 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 Jesus Sanchez Lopez has played.
What does Jesus Sanchez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Jesus Sanchez Lopez opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Sanchez Lopez answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jesus Sanchez Lopez play as White?
As White, Jesus Sanchez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Sanchez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Sanchez Lopez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jesus Sanchez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Jesus Sanchez Lopez is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Jesus Sanchez Lopez played?
Our database contains 99 games by Jesus Sanchez Lopez, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 43 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Sanchez Lopez?
99 games by Jesus Sanchez 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.