Prepare against Miguel Lopez Garralon
Spain · World #25,845 classical · FIDE ID 2208920
When preparing against Miguel Lopez Garralon, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense: Lion System as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Miguel Lopez Garralon, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Lopez Garralon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Lopez Garralon 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 | 2,012 | 2,075 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,053 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,056 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 38 | 25 | 55 | 32.2% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 10 | 35 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Lopez Garralon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Lopez Garralon's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 87.7% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Garralon usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Garralon usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Garralon usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Garralon usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Garralon usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Garralon usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 51.4% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
Miguel Lopez Garralon's chess games
All 118 games by Miguel Lopez Garralon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 38 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Jesus Vazquez Gonzalez | 2,071 | ch-Madrid sf-B | C41 |
| Sep 2012 | Qasem Abul | 2,030 | 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | C50 |
| Aug 2009 | Benjamin E. Bote Kobolo | 1,969 | 26th Collado Villalba Open B | C24 |
| Feb 2012 | Dragan Vukotic Jovsic | 1,955 | ch-Madrid prel B | A41 |
| Jul 2008 | Xavier Palomo Teruel | 1,931 | ch-ESP U16 | D33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2013 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-Madrid prel B | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,046 |
| 25th Parla Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| 1st Tres Cantos Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Lopez Garralon's chess games?
118 games by Miguel Lopez Garralon, from Jan 2008 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 Lopez Garralon has played.
What does Miguel Lopez Garralon play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Miguel Lopez Garralon opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Lopez Garralon answers 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Miguel Lopez Garralon play as White?
As White, Miguel Lopez Garralon's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Lopez Garralon play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Lopez Garralon most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Miguel Lopez Garralon's FIDE rating?
Miguel Lopez Garralon is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Miguel Lopez Garralon played?
Our database contains 118 games by Miguel Lopez Garralon, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Lopez Garralon?
118 games by Miguel Lopez Garralon 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.