Prepare against Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez
FM · Ecuador · World #7,619 classical · FIDE ID 3600327
When preparing against Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 459 games by Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Ricaurte 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 | 2,212 | 2,382 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,226 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,240 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 129 | 46 | 284 | 28.1% |
| As White | 221 | 68 | 23 | 130 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 238 | 61 | 23 | 154 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 97.3% | 35.6% |
| e3 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 35.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (27.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (32.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.e3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues f3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 71.6% | 30.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 11.2% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.8% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 54.3% | 21.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 28.6% | 15.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez's chess games
All 459 games by Juan Carlos Ricaurte 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: 129 wins, 46 draws, 284 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 43 | 15/2/26 | 34.9% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 29 | 8/1/20 | 27.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Blas Lugo | 2,440 | 1st Quito Copa Saeta | C68 |
| Jan 1996 | Emilio Pupo | 2,435 | Capablanca Memorial C | B50 |
| Aug 2001 | Dario Alzate | 2,430 | 1st American Continental | B21 |
| Jan 1996 | Alejandro Moreno | 2,420 | Capablanca Memorial C | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 349 | 102.5 | 2,012 |
| 1st Quito Copa Saeta | 1997 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-ECU | 1998 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| Capablanca Memorial C | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,432 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 12 | 5 | 2,266 |
| Preinscritos IRT Online | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,516 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,479 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez's chess games?
459 games by Juan Carlos Ricaurte 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 Carlos Ricaurte Lopez has played.
What does Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Danish Gambit (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez most often plays: Elephant Gambit (29 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez played?
Our database contains 459 games by Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 46 draws, 284 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez?
459 games by Juan Carlos Ricaurte 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.