Prepare against Natalia Lopez Mahecha
Colombia · World #115,370 classical · FIDE ID 4492471
When preparing against Natalia Lopez Mahecha, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 119 games by Natalia Lopez Mahecha, covering May 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Natalia Lopez Mahecha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalia Lopez Mahecha 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 | 1,686 | 1,699 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,847 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 43 | 6 | 70 | 36.1% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 6 | 30 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 17 | 0 | 40 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalia Lopez Mahecha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalia Lopez Mahecha's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.8% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Mahecha usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Mahecha usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mahecha usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 100.0% | 31.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
Natalia Lopez Mahecha's chess games
All 119 games by Natalia Lopez Mahecha in the Chess.ceo database (May 2020 - 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: 43 wins, 6 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Javier Eduardo Guerrero | 2,089 | Bogota Rapid Open | B50 |
| Sep 2024 | Santiago Urquijo Prada | 1,925 | Bogota Rapid Open | D03 |
| Mar 2024 | Lina Sofia Cardona Martinez | 1,923 | ch-COL sf w | B33 |
| Mar 2024 | Isabela Ceballos Castellanos | 1,851 | ch-COL sf w | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Valentina Sofia Ruiz Jaraba | 1,816 | ch-Pan American U20 Girls | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf w | 2024 | 17 | 6 | 1,550 |
| ch-COL U20 Girls | 2024 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,276 |
| ch-COL U1700 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,498 |
| ch-Pan American U20 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,397 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,653 |
| ch-COL U18 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,592 |
| Ibague Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,618 |
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,516 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalia Lopez Mahecha's chess games?
119 games by Natalia Lopez Mahecha, from May 2020 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 Natalia Lopez Mahecha has played.
What does Natalia Lopez Mahecha play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Natalia Lopez Mahecha opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalia Lopez Mahecha answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Natalia Lopez Mahecha play as White?
As White, Natalia Lopez Mahecha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalia Lopez Mahecha play as Black?
As Black, Natalia Lopez Mahecha most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Natalia Lopez Mahecha's FIDE rating?
Natalia Lopez Mahecha is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,699 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Natalia Lopez Mahecha played?
Our database contains 119 games by Natalia Lopez Mahecha, covering May 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 6 draws, 70 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalia Lopez Mahecha?
119 games by Natalia Lopez Mahecha 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.