Prepare against Jose Lara Lopez
FM · Spain · World #6,185 classical · FIDE ID 2257041
Our database contains 91 games by Jose Lara Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Lara Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Lara 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 | 2,242 | 2,306 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,306 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,271 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 31 | 26 | 34 | 34.1% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Lara Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Lara Lopez's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 81.3% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (55.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 74.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Lara Lopez's chess games
All 91 games by Jose Lara 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, 26 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jose Camacho Collados | 2,380 | ch-ESP Universities | A25 |
| May 2011 | Victor Fernandez Barrera | 2,327 | ch-ESP Universities | B23 |
| Dec 2011 | Victor Lillo Castany | 2,289 | 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | B28 |
| Jul 2001 | Pablo Cubedo Cano | 2,260 | ch-ESP U16 | B12 |
| Aug 2009 | Francisco De La Fuente Gonzalez | 2,230 | chT2-ESP Gr2 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Universities | 2011 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,430 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| Albacete Open U2300 1st | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,296 |
| 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
| 9th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Lara Lopez's chess games?
91 games by Jose Lara 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 Jose Lara Lopez has played.
What does Jose Lara Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jose Lara Lopez opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Lara Lopez answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...Na6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jose Lara Lopez play as White?
As White, Jose Lara Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Lara Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Lara Lopez most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Jose Lara Lopez's FIDE rating?
Jose Lara Lopez is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Jose Lara Lopez played?
Our database contains 91 games by Jose Lara Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Lara Lopez?
91 games by Jose Lara 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.