Prepare against Jose Angel Besga Lopez
Spain · World #29,504 classical · FIDE ID 32048807
When preparing against Jose Angel Besga Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (53%).
Our database contains 98 games by Jose Angel Besga Lopez, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Angel Besga Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Angel Besga 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 | 1,989 | 2,148 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,049 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,132 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 41 | 23 | 34 | 41.8% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Angel Besga Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Angel Besga Lopez's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
Jose Angel Besga Lopez's chess games
All 98 games by Jose Angel Besga Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 41 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Felix Izeta Txabarri | 2,515 | ch-Euskadi | B07 |
| Sep 2017 | Sergio Trigo Urquijo | 2,392 | Getxo Open 2nd | A83 |
| Jan 1995 | Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret | 2,300 | ch-Euskadi | D94 |
| Nov 2014 | Javier Buenafe Moya | 2,256 | 13th Benidorm Open U2300 | A10 |
| Oct 2016 | Francisco Garcia Trobat | 2,254 | ch-ESP Seniors 50 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| 4th Getxo Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 65 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,955 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,121 |
| ch-Euskadi | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,461 |
| ch-Euskadi Absoluto | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,505 |
| Getxo Open 2nd | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 9th Bilbao Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Angel Besga Lopez's chess games?
98 games by Jose Angel Besga Lopez, from Jan 2011 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 Jose Angel Besga Lopez has played.
What does Jose Angel Besga Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jose Angel Besga Lopez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Angel Besga Lopez answers 1...e5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Jose Angel Besga Lopez play as White?
As White, Jose Angel Besga Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Angel Besga Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Angel Besga Lopez most often plays: Latvian Gambit (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jose Angel Besga Lopez's FIDE rating?
Jose Angel Besga Lopez is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Jose Angel Besga Lopez played?
Our database contains 98 games by Jose Angel Besga Lopez, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Angel Besga Lopez?
98 games by Jose Angel Besga 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.