Prepare against Mikel Ortega Lopez
FM · Spain · World #12,199 classical · FIDE ID 22252878
When preparing against Mikel Ortega Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 48.5% over 33 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Mikel Ortega Lopez, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikel Ortega Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikel Ortega 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 | 2,139 | 2,332 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,156 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,156 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 113 | 70 | 70 | 44.7% |
| As White | 128 | 63 | 34 | 31 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 125 | 50 | 36 | 39 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikel Ortega Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikel Ortega Lopez's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 98.4% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (76.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lopez usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 87.9% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 82.1% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Mikel Ortega Lopez's chess games
All 253 games by Mikel Ortega Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 113 wins, 70 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/8/9 | 48.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E18 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Antonio Granero Roca | 2,411 | 42nd La Roda Open | B72 |
| Aug 2015 | Ana Matnadze | 2,368 | 80th ch-ESP | E11 |
| Aug 2016 | Pedro Ramon Martinez Reyes | 2,365 | ch-ESP rapid | B32 |
| Aug 2017 | Rene Marcial Alonso Garcia | 2,356 | 1st Pamplona | A09 |
| Aug 2016 | Kevin Moises Meneses Gonzalez | 2,337 | ch-ESP rapid | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2009 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,735 |
| ch-Navarra | 2016 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2019 | 15 | 10 | 2,344 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 2,194 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,736 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| 1st Pamplona | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,271 |
| 47th Mislata Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikel Ortega Lopez's chess games?
253 games by Mikel Ortega Lopez, from Apr 2009 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 Mikel Ortega Lopez has played.
What does Mikel Ortega Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Mikel Ortega Lopez opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikel Ortega Lopez answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mikel Ortega Lopez play as White?
As White, Mikel Ortega Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikel Ortega Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Mikel Ortega Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Mikel Ortega Lopez's FIDE rating?
Mikel Ortega Lopez is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Mikel Ortega Lopez played?
Our database contains 253 games by Mikel Ortega Lopez, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 70 draws, 70 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikel Ortega Lopez?
253 games by Mikel Ortega 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.