Prepare against Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez
Spain · World #23,363 classical · FIDE ID 2227037
When preparing against Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Sanchez 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 | 2,030 | 2,185 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,131 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,209 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 84 | 83 | 61 | 36.8% |
| As White | 120 | 48 | 45 | 27 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 36 | 38 | 34 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 111 | 92.5% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (59.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 82.7% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 68.4% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez's chess games
All 228 games by Juan Manuel Sanchez 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: 84 wins, 83 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 18/10/8 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 26 | 7/12/7 | 26.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Carlos Alvarez Serrano | 2,244 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | A34 |
| May 2008 | Josue Exposito Amaro | 2,231 | 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | A90 |
| Aug 2019 | Javier Nieves Cabanes | 2,211 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | A20 |
| Jul 2001 | Xavier March Morla | 2,189 | ch-ESP U18 | A21 |
| May 2014 | Andreu Blasco Coll | 2,182 | 36th Sant Boi Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Sant Boi Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| Sabadell Colon MC 4th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| Barcelona FM 08 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 1st Barcelona Espiga de les Corts A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,150 |
| Barcelona CM 02 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 3rd Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Barcelonca Manana FM | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez's chess games?
228 games by Juan Manuel Sanchez 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 Manuel Sanchez Lopez has played.
What does Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 26.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez played?
Our database contains 228 games by Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 83 draws, 61 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Sanchez Lopez?
228 games by Juan Manuel Sanchez 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.