Prepare against Jose David Lopez Escobar
CM · GTM · World #21,261 classical · FIDE ID 7304862
When preparing against Jose David Lopez Escobar, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Jose David Lopez Escobar, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose David Lopez Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose David Lopez Escobar 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 | 2,047 | 2,047 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,945 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,678 | 1,757 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 11 | 22 | 35.3% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose David Lopez Escobar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose David Lopez Escobar's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 50.0% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 29.2% score
- …e6 (42% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Escobar usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Jose David Lopez Escobar's chess games
All 51 games by Jose David Lopez Escobar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D35 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Andrea Ortez | 2,038 | 3rd Caissa Guatemala Open | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | Sebastian Alfonso Rubio Bascur | 1,797 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | E67 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexander Zhang | 1,714 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B07 |
| Sep 2026 | Victor Puerto | 1,691 | XXII Juegos Deportivos Estudiantiles Centroamericanos CODICADER 2026 | Masculino | E60 |
| Sep 2026 | Javier Jesus Jimenez Lopez | 1,666 | XXII Juegos Deportivos Estudiantiles Centroamericanos CODICADER 2026 | Masculino | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-Caribbean U12 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,134 |
| 31st ch-Pan American Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,219 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 America qual | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,368 |
| XXII Juegos Deportivos Estudiantiles Centroamericanos CODICADER 2026 Rapido Masc | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,691 |
| 3rd Caissa Guatemala Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,117 |
| XXII Juegos Deportivos Estudiantiles Centroamericanos CODICADER 2026 | Masculino | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose David Lopez Escobar's chess games?
51 games by Jose David Lopez Escobar, from Feb 2019 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 Jose David Lopez Escobar has played.
What does Jose David Lopez Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jose David Lopez Escobar opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose David Lopez Escobar answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games).
What openings does Jose David Lopez Escobar play as White?
As White, Jose David Lopez Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose David Lopez Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Jose David Lopez Escobar most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jose David Lopez Escobar's FIDE rating?
Jose David Lopez Escobar is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jose David Lopez Escobar played?
Our database contains 51 games by Jose David Lopez Escobar, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose David Lopez Escobar?
51 games by Jose David Lopez Escobar 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.