Prepare against Martin Lopez Espinoza
CHL · World #70,489 classical · FIDE ID 3411460
When preparing against Martin Lopez Espinoza, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Martin Lopez Espinoza, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Lopez Espinoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Lopez Espinoza 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 | 1,819 | 1,835 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,729 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,766 | 1,770 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 14.7% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Lopez Espinoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Lopez Espinoza's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Martin Lopez Espinoza's chess games
All 34 games by Martin Lopez Espinoza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 5 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Javier Abello Farias | 2,062 | Santiago Endesa 14 | C01 |
| Sep 2019 | Luciano Reinal Escobar Moreno | 1,762 | chT-CHI | C44 |
| May 2026 | Carlos Jose Manasevich Tolosa | 1,558 | Campeonato Nacional Senior CHILE 2026 - 65+ | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Endesa 04 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| Santiago Endesa 14 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,854 |
| Santiago Endesa 06 | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,922 |
| Campeonato Nacional Senior CHILE 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| Santiago Endesa Interempresas tt-A | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,747 |
| 1st Santiago Endesa Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
| ch-CHI sf | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,793 |
| chT-CHI | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Lopez Espinoza's chess games?
34 games by Martin Lopez Espinoza, from Jul 2009 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 Martin Lopez Espinoza has played.
What does Martin Lopez Espinoza play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Martin Lopez Espinoza opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Lopez Espinoza answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Lopez Espinoza play as White?
As White, Martin Lopez Espinoza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Lopez Espinoza play as Black?
As Black, Martin Lopez Espinoza most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Martin Lopez Espinoza's FIDE rating?
Martin Lopez Espinoza is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid and 1,766 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Martin Lopez Espinoza played?
Our database contains 34 games by Martin Lopez Espinoza, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (14.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Lopez Espinoza?
34 games by Martin Lopez Espinoza 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.