Prepare against Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera
CM · Colombia · World #15,473 classical · FIDE ID 4487141
When preparing against Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 39.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera 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 | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,120 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 129 | 56 | 94 | 46.2% |
| As White | 138 | 69 | 28 | 41 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 60 | 28 | 53 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 97.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lopera usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lopera usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lopera usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Lopera usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lopera usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 88 | 98.9% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 82.4% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera's chess games
All 279 games by Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 129 wins, 56 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez | 2,220 | 18th American Continental | A13 |
| Jun 2022 | Angel Gabriel Cordoba Roa | 2,214 | ch-COL U18 | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Jorcerys Montilla Reyes | 2,154 | Pereira Open | D36 |
| Jun 2024 | Gabriel Curi | 2,129 | 18th American Continental Rapid | C78 |
| Jul 2024 | Carlos Morales | 2,127 | Pereira Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 22 | 13 | 1,729 |
| Medellin Luces Open | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 1,658 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,517 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| Medellin Raza Cup | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,791 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,103 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| Pereira Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera's chess games?
279 games by Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera, from Jan 2019 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 Ortiz Lopera has played.
What does Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera played?
Our database contains 279 games by Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 56 draws, 94 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera?
279 games by Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera 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.