Prepare against Manuel Lopez
CHE · World #44,269 classical · FIDE ID 1306324
Our database contains 104 games by Manuel Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel 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 | 1,916 | 2,018 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,962 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,933 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 26 | 17 | 61 | 25.0% |
| As White | 50 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 8 | 30 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Lopez's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 94.0% | 30.9% |
| b4 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 30.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Manuel Lopez's chess games
All 104 games by Manuel 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: 26 wins, 17 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 2/5/11 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Mario Guevara | 2,260 | 2nd Fide Mercenarios | B25 |
| Dec 2003 | Carlos Garmendez Gonzalez | 2,242 | 16th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | B23 |
| May 2011 | Markus Raeber | 2,237 | chT-SUI | B07 |
| Sep 2007 | Walter De Reymaeker | 2,200 | Lausanne Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan | 2,175 | 2nd Fide Mercenarios | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Fide Mercenarios | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,086 |
| 2nd Fide Mercenarios | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,185 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| Fide Mercenarios 4th | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,130 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,691 |
| 16th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
| chT-SUI | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,113 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Lopez's chess games?
104 games by Manuel 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 Manuel Lopez has played.
What does Manuel Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Manuel Lopez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Lopez answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Manuel Lopez play as White?
As White, Manuel Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Lopez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Manuel Lopez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Lopez is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Manuel Lopez played?
Our database contains 104 games by Manuel Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 17 draws, 61 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Lopez?
104 games by Manuel 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.