Prepare against Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez
GM · Sweden · World #5,862 classical · FIDE ID 2200031
Our database contains 3,122 games by Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Bellon 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 | 2,251 | 2,455 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,431 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,399 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,122 | 1,261 | 949 | 912 | 40.4% |
| As White | 1,587 | 686 | 491 | 410 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 1,535 | 575 | 458 | 502 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez's side.
First moves as White (1,587 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,119 | 70.5% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 222 | 14.0% | 49.1% |
| b3 | 99 | 6.2% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 60 | 3.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 3.3% | 57.5% |
| Nc3 | 26 | 1.6% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bg5 (66.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (691 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 549 | 79.5% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 87 | 12.6% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 30 | 4.3% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 2.3% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (466 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 314 | 67.4% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 117 | 25.1% | 38.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 2.8% | 73.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.7% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez's chess games
All 3,122 games by Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,261 wins, 949 draws, 912 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 245 | 138/53/54 | 56.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 147 | 58/57/32 | 39.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 109 | 37/47/25 | 33.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 94 | 57/19/18 | 60.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 93 | 44/24/25 | 47.3% |
| D02 | London System | 84 | 36/24/24 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 26/22/12 | 43.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 52 | 19/15/18 | 36.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 17/11/20 | 35.4% |
| B82 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/12/17 | 32.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 250 | 118/66/66 | 47.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 192 | 74/44/74 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 110 | 22/44/44 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 107 | 36/39/32 | 33.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 64 | 19/21/24 | 29.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 64 | 28/11/25 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 63 | 25/17/21 | 39.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 61 | 26/17/18 | 42.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 47 | 16/11/20 | 34.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 40 | 12/12/16 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,667 | 3rd Malaga Open | A51 |
| Jan 2018 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,666 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | E12 |
| Feb 2014 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,653 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | A46 |
| Aug 2015 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,647 | Lund CellaVision Cup | D01 |
| Jan 1984 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,635 | Zuerich Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 88 | 54 | 2,505 |
| ch-ESP | 1998 | 82 | 59.5 | 2,535 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 59 | 42.5 | 2,345 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 49 | 27 | 2,452 |
| Barcelona Vulca | 1991 | 45 | 22 | 2,408 |
| Deltalift Open | 2022 | 39 | 30 | 2,401 |
| Olot | 1975 | 35 | 16.5 | – |
| Las Palmas | 1990 | 32 | 11.5 | 2,404 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pia Cramling (30 games) · Angel Martin Gonzalez (19 games) · Jose Garcia Padron (14 games) · Juan Mario Gomez Esteban (13 games) · Jonny Hector (11 games) · Josef Ask (10 games) · Jesus Maria De La Villa Garcia (10 games) · Victor Manuel Vehi Bach (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez's chess games?
3,122 games by Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bellon Lopez has played.
What does Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 1,587 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (245 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (147 games, 39.5% win rate); Slav Defense (109 games, 33.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,587 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (250 games, 47.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (192 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (110 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,535 games.
What is Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez played?
Our database contains 3,122 games by Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,261 wins, 949 draws, 912 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez?
3,122 games by Juan Manuel Bellon 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.