Prepare against Monica Vilar Lopez
WFM · Spain · World #28,779 classical · FIDE ID 2203111
When preparing against Monica Vilar Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 445 games by Monica Vilar Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Monica Vilar Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monica Vilar 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 | 1,993 | 2,197 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,113 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,044 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 445 | 159 | 123 | 163 | 35.7% |
| As White | 220 | 90 | 56 | 74 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 225 | 69 | 67 | 89 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monica Vilar Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monica Vilar Lopez's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 99.1% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 51.7% | 54.1% |
| e6 | 49 | 41.5% | 40.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 59.1% | 35.9% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
Monica Vilar Lopez's chess games
All 445 games by Monica Vilar Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 123 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 20/12/25 | 35.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 5/10/12 | 18.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Lev Psakhis | 2,565 | Andorra Open 16th | B26 |
| Jan 1992 | Orestes Rodriguez Vargas | 2,465 | ch-ESP | D36 |
| Jan 1993 | Victoriano Gallego Jimenez | 2,375 | Ibercaja Open | B88 |
| Oct 1998 | Monika Grabics | 2,355 | 33rd Olympiad Women | B25 |
| Jan 1994 | Juan Carlos Blazquez Gomez | 2,285 | chT-ESP | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2019 | 32 | 21 | 2,010 |
| ch-ESP | 1992 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-ESP w | 2000 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-ESP | 1995 | 16 | 6 | 2,124 |
| Palma de Mallorca Open | 1992 | 16 | 9 | 2,406 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2002 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 33rd Olympiad Women | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monica Vilar Lopez's chess games?
445 games by Monica Vilar Lopez, from Apr 2003 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 Monica Vilar Lopez has played.
What does Monica Vilar Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Monica Vilar Lopez opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monica Vilar Lopez answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Monica Vilar Lopez play as White?
As White, Monica Vilar Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (57 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monica Vilar Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Monica Vilar Lopez most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Monica Vilar Lopez's FIDE rating?
Monica Vilar Lopez is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Monica Vilar Lopez played?
Our database contains 445 games by Monica Vilar Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 123 draws, 163 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monica Vilar Lopez?
445 games by Monica Vilar 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.