Prepare against Josue Arevalo Lopez
NIC · World #28,143 classical · FIDE ID 6103715
When preparing against Josue Arevalo Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 187 games by Josue Arevalo Lopez, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josue Arevalo Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josue Arevalo 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 | 1,997 | 2,037 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,935 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,973 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 82 | 49 | 56 | 43.9% |
| As White | 96 | 44 | 23 | 29 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 91 | 38 | 26 | 27 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josue Arevalo Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josue Arevalo Lopez's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 39.6% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 37 | 38.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 13.5% | 65.4% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 56.4% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 28.2% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 44.1% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 29.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Josue Arevalo Lopez's chess games
All 187 games by Josue Arevalo Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 82 wins, 49 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Rene Lacayo | 2,221 | ch-NCA | B80 |
| Nov 2018 | Ariel Romero | 2,218 | chT-NCA Final | A11 |
| Mar 2020 | Marcos Ortiz | 2,202 | ch-NCA | B92 |
| Jul 2016 | Rene Antonio Pilarte Tijerino | 2,191 | Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | B43 |
| Oct 2017 | Luis A Arauz | 2,115 | chT-NCA Final | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 42 | 23 | 1,963 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 30 | 10.5 | 1,973 |
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,951 |
| 4th Managua Bayardo Muniz Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,981 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,011 |
| chT-NCA | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-NCA 2nd phase | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josue Arevalo Lopez's chess games?
187 games by Josue Arevalo Lopez, from Mar 2014 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 Josue Arevalo Lopez has played.
What does Josue Arevalo Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Josue Arevalo Lopez opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josue Arevalo Lopez answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Josue Arevalo Lopez play as White?
As White, Josue Arevalo Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josue Arevalo Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Josue Arevalo Lopez most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Josue Arevalo Lopez's FIDE rating?
Josue Arevalo Lopez is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Josue Arevalo Lopez played?
Our database contains 187 games by Josue Arevalo Lopez, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 49 draws, 56 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josue Arevalo Lopez?
187 games by Josue Arevalo 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.