Prepare against Manuel Lopez Michelone
FM · Mexico · World #46,102 classical · FIDE ID 5100305
Our database contains 45 games by Manuel Lopez Michelone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Lopez Michelone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Lopez Michelone 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 | 1,909 | 2,104 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 24.4% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Lopez Michelone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Lopez Michelone's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Michelone usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Michelone usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Michelone usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Michelone usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Manuel Lopez Michelone's chess games
All 45 games by Manuel Lopez Michelone 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Jesus Hernandez | 2,272 | 15th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | B01 |
| Dec 2002 | Renzo Gutierrez | 2,233 | 15th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | C02 |
| Dec 2002 | Carlos Hernandez Elizondo | 2,210 | 15th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Raul Rosas Reyes | 2,100 | Merida 20th | B01 |
| Sep 2025 | Eduardo Tututi Guillen | 1,908 | XIV Copa Independencia | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fide Mercenarios 39th | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| 15th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 2,196 |
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| Merida 20th | 1994 | 5 | 4 | 2,356 |
| Fide Mercenarios A | 1999 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,076 |
| 12th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 2,081 |
| 55th Fide Mercenarios | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2,117 |
| LXX Mexican Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Lopez Michelone's chess games?
45 games by Manuel Lopez Michelone, 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 Manuel Lopez Michelone has played.
What does Manuel Lopez Michelone play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Manuel Lopez Michelone opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Lopez Michelone answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Manuel Lopez Michelone play as White?
As White, Manuel Lopez Michelone's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Lopez Michelone play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Lopez Michelone most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Manuel Lopez Michelone's FIDE rating?
Manuel Lopez Michelone is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Manuel Lopez Michelone played?
Our database contains 45 games by Manuel Lopez Michelone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Lopez Michelone?
45 games by Manuel Lopez Michelone 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.