Prepare against Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez
NIC · World #13,674 classical · FIDE ID 6108326
When preparing against Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 181 games by Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natanael Emanuel Vanegas 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 | 2,121 | 2,121 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,206 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 69 | 52 | 60 | 38.1% |
| As White | 94 | 40 | 26 | 28 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 87 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 74.5% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 17.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.5% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 88.9% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez's chess games
All 181 games by Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Sep 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: 69 wins, 52 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Marc Gonzalez Garcia | 2,138 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A07 |
| Sep 2026 | Enen-Sa-Tefa Ab Khafra | 2,002 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D02 |
| Jul 2021 | Edgar Antonio Escobar | 1,977 | ch-NCA U20 | E39 |
| Jul 2021 | Omar Emilio Galeano Cabrales | 1,945 | ch-NCA U20 | E99 |
| Sep 2021 | Miguel Estrada | 1,876 | ch-NCA Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA U20 | 2021 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 25 | 10 | 1,744 |
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2022 | 24 | 14.5 | 1,688 |
| chT-NCA 1st Stage | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,557 |
| ch-NCA Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,620 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,853 |
| 22nd Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
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Where can I find Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez's chess games?
181 games by Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez, from Aug 2019 to Sep 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 Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez has played.
What does Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez play as White?
As White, Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez's FIDE rating?
Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez played?
Our database contains 181 games by Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 52 draws, 60 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natanael Emanuel Vanegas Lopez?
181 games by Natanael Emanuel Vanegas 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.