Prepare against Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez
Spain · World #8,515 classical · FIDE ID 2251027
When preparing against Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Antonio Picazo 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 | 2,195 | 2,269 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,230 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 78 | 66 | 98 | 32.2% |
| As White | 121 | 42 | 34 | 45 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 121 | 36 | 32 | 53 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 95.9% | 49.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (46.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 61.4% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 31.6% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 68.9% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 24.4% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez's chess games
All 242 games by Juan Antonio Picazo 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: 78 wins, 66 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 33 | 10/10/13 | 30.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Holden Hernandez Carmenate | 2,541 | 34th La Roda Open | E29 |
| Sep 2007 | Ricardo Castellanos | 2,471 | 15th Albacete Open | A57 |
| Sep 2009 | Sandro Pozo Vera | 2,464 | 17th Albacete Open | D10 |
| Aug 2009 | Daniel Garcia Roman | 2,464 | chT2-ESP Gr2 | D11 |
| Apr 2010 | Antonio Granero Roca | 2,447 | 37th La Roda Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| Albacete FM B | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 09th Albacete | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 13th Albacete Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-Albacete Primera | 1994 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez's chess games?
242 games by Juan Antonio Picazo 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 Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez has played.
What does Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez answers 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez play as White?
As White, Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez's FIDE rating?
Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez played?
Our database contains 242 games by Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 66 draws, 98 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez?
242 games by Juan Antonio Picazo 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.