Prepare against Jose Luis Lopez
Argentina · World #61,868 classical · FIDE ID 110299
When preparing against Jose Luis Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 65 games by Jose Luis Lopez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis 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 | 1,849 | 1,854 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 17 | 29 | 29.2% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Lopez's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Jose Luis Lopez's chess games
All 65 games by Jose Luis Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Ignacio Cavadini | 2,019 | chT-ARG | B01 |
| Nov 2018 | Jaider Enrique Castillo Perez | 1,769 | ch-Pan American IBCA 7th | B34 |
| Jul 2019 | Jairo Oswaldo Leyton Calderon | 1,556 | Colombia Conmemorativo Tiflo 19th | A05 |
| Nov 2016 | Juan Pablo Bacigalupo | 1,536 | 23rd Villa Martelli ProAm Open | A38 |
| Nov 2013 | Yina Patricia Berrio Suarez | 1,516 | American Blind and Visually Impaired | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUA Bling | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,559 |
| Cordoba Acua Final | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,718 |
| 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-Pan American IBCA 7th | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,498 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,751 |
| 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,712 |
| 23rd Villa Martelli ProAm Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,903 |
| 26th Buenos Aires ProAm Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Lopez's chess games?
65 games by Jose Luis Lopez, from Oct 2008 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 Luis Lopez has played.
What does Jose Luis Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Lopez opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Lopez answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...b5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Lopez play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Lopez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jose Luis Lopez's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Lopez is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Jose Luis Lopez played?
Our database contains 65 games by Jose Luis Lopez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Lopez?
65 games by Jose Luis 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.