Prepare against Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez
Colombia · World #132,738 classical · FIDE ID 144401604
When preparing against Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 44 games by Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Gilberto 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 | 1,640 | 1,714 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,716 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,658 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 34.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (5.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez's chess games
All 44 games by Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ferney Sepulveda Tuberquia | 2,025 | 18th American Continental | A11 |
| Oct 2022 | Marcos Franco | 1,587 | Ibague Blitz Open | A13 |
| Oct 2021 | Nicolas Gomez Leon | 1,445 | Ibague Open | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | Emmanuel Naranjo Hernandez | 1,440 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B28 |
| Oct 2021 | Maria Juliana Tello Celis | 1,428 | Ibague Open | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,460 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,379 |
| Ibague Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,508 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,482 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| Pereira U2000 Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez's chess games?
44 games by Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez, from Nov 2021 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 Gilberto Garcia Lopez has played.
What does Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez play as White?
As White, Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez's FIDE rating?
Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez played?
Our database contains 44 games by Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Gilberto Garcia Lopez?
44 games by Juan Gilberto 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.