Prepare against Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia
CM · Mexico · World #8,387 classical · FIDE ID 5149916
Our database contains 138 games by Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia 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 | 2,198 | 2,217 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,067 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,171 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 51 | 43 | 44 | 37.0% |
| As White | 68 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 21 | 31 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 76.7% | 34.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 23.3% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia's chess games
All 138 games by Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 51 wins, 43 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Taylan Ruzgar Ince | 2,312 | Wch U16 | B47 |
| May 2026 | Miguel Angel Montes Orozco | 2,303 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Clásico Sub 20 | A08 |
| Oct 2024 | Martin Oksendal | 2,271 | World Youth Open U16 2024 | B96 |
| Nov 2023 | Anton Zlatkov | 2,220 | Wch U16 | B43 |
| Oct 2023 | Edwin Urbina Quiroz | 2,132 | 11th Cancun Camara Cup | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,419 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,817 |
| 31st ch-Pan American Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,572 |
| V Dama Negra | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,076 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Blitz 3+2 Sub 20 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,111 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 10+5 Sub 20 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,933 |
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Where can I find Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia's chess games?
138 games by Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia, from Aug 2021 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 Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia has played.
What does Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia most often plays: London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia played?
Our database contains 138 games by Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 43 draws, 44 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia?
138 games by Miguel Angel Lopez Garcia 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.