Prepare against Josue Vanegas Lopez
Colombia · World #83,980 classical · FIDE ID 4411617
When preparing against Josue Vanegas Lopez, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 50.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 60 games by Josue Vanegas Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Josue Vanegas Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josue Vanegas 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 | 1,777 | 1,855 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,866 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,006 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 46.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 543 rated games against 343 different opponents, across 62 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 106 | 51 | 12 | 43 | 48.1% | 1,794 | 1,751 | 7 |
| Rapid | 148 | 66 | 19 | 63 | 44.6% | 1,812 | 1,769 | 5 |
| Blitz | 289 | 137 | 27 | 125 | 47.4% | 1,849 | 1,836 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 214 | 42 | 26 | 146 | 19.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 201 | 134 | 24 | 43 | 66.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 5 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 26 | 8 | 16 | 1,835 | 1,895 |
| 2025 | 102 | 49 | 11 | 42 | 1,843 | 1,843 |
| 2024 | 90 | 45 | 8 | 37 | 1,798 | 1,771 |
| 2023 | 38 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 1,766 | 1,705 |
| 2022 | 53 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 1,740 | 1,696 |
| 2021 | 103 | 44 | 17 | 42 | 1,869 | 1,847 |
| 2020 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1,822 | 1,572 |
| 2019 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 1,759 | 1,742 |
| 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1,801 | 1,623 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2,086 | 1,846 |
| 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,916 | 1,880 |
| 2012 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 2,028 | 1,956 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2,144 | 2,010 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josue Vanegas Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josue Vanegas Lopez's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.6% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Josue Vanegas Lopez's chess games
All 60 games by Josue Vanegas Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Oct 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: 30 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Fabio Cardona Marin | 1,947 | COL Subzt 2.3.4 | B06 |
| May 2022 | Juan Mauricio Sierra Amariles | 1,932 | Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | A48 |
| May 2022 | Julian Conti | 1,923 | Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | B06 |
| May 2022 | Jonier Dario Franco Garzon | 1,911 | Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Juan Diego Pacheco | 1,752 | Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 2,083 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,878 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,745 |
| Manizales Americas Open | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,875 |
| 28th Manizales Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,868 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,683 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josue Vanegas Lopez's chess games?
60 games by Josue Vanegas Lopez, from Sep 2012 to Oct 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 Vanegas Lopez has played.
What does Josue Vanegas Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Josue Vanegas Lopez opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josue Vanegas Lopez answers 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josue Vanegas Lopez play as White?
As White, Josue Vanegas Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josue Vanegas Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Josue Vanegas Lopez most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Josue Vanegas Lopez's FIDE rating?
Josue Vanegas Lopez is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Josue Vanegas Lopez played?
Our database contains 60 games by Josue Vanegas Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josue Vanegas Lopez?
60 games by Josue Vanegas 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.