Prepare against Miguel Cervera Lopez
Spain · World #119,191 classical · FIDE ID 24578274
When preparing against Miguel Cervera Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Miguel Cervera Lopez, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Cervera Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Cervera 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 | 1,676 | 1,740 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 49 | 22 | 60 | 37.4% |
| As White | 65 | 18 | 11 | 36 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 31 | 11 | 24 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Cervera Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Cervera Lopez's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 46.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 25 | 38.5% | 34.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 34.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 76.3% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Miguel Cervera Lopez's chess games
All 131 games by Miguel Cervera Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 49 wins, 22 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Eduardo Perez Cuadrado | 1,960 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B10 |
| Jul 2015 | David Poyato Duran | 1,931 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E91 |
| Jan 2015 | Juan Niubo Calvo | 1,930 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C41 |
| Jan 2015 | Josep Lluis Agut Alvarez | 1,920 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C44 |
| Feb 2015 | Rafael Ylla Soro | 1,881 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,558 |
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,754 |
| 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,580 |
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,563 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,504 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,360 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Cervera Lopez's chess games?
131 games by Miguel Cervera Lopez, from Apr 2016 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 Miguel Cervera Lopez has played.
What does Miguel Cervera Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Miguel Cervera Lopez opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Cervera Lopez answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Miguel Cervera Lopez play as White?
As White, Miguel Cervera Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Cervera Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Cervera Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (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 66 games.
What is Miguel Cervera Lopez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Cervera Lopez is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Miguel Cervera Lopez played?
Our database contains 131 games by Miguel Cervera Lopez, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 22 draws, 60 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Cervera Lopez?
131 games by Miguel Cervera 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.