Prepare against Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez
Spain · World #50,519 classical · FIDE ID 2266644
When preparing against Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 48 games by Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Antonio Garcia 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 | 1,891 | 2,054 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,987 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,950 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 29.2% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez's chess games
All 48 games by Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Ioulia Makka | 2,167 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | B08 |
| Mar 2003 | Alberto Munoz Navarro | 2,129 | 18th ch-Murcia | A05 |
| Mar 2003 | Juan Carlos Rodriguez Alamar | 2,106 | 18th ch-Murcia | B09 |
| Mar 2003 | Pedro Pol Plazas | 2,080 | 18th ch-Murcia | B20 |
| Apr 2003 | Jose Javier Franco Garcia | 2,030 | 18th ch-Murcia | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th ch-Murcia | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,102 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,228 |
| San Pedro del Pinatar Open 1st | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 2,211 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,811 |
| Gibraltar Challengers A | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,647 |
| 13th Almansa Open B | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| Almansa Open B | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,633 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez's chess games?
48 games by Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez, from Jul 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 Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez has played.
What does Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez play as White?
As White, Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez's FIDE rating?
Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez played?
Our database contains 48 games by Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez?
48 games by Juan Antonio Garcia 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.