Prepare against Nelson M Lopez II
United States · World #23,861 classical · FIDE ID 2027895
Our database contains 114 games by Nelson M Lopez II, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nelson M Lopez II's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson M Lopez II 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 | 2,026 | 2,173 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 43 | 12 | 59 | 37.7% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 7 | 32 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 5 | 27 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson M Lopez II's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson M Lopez II's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 41.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — II usually continues Nf3 (33.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — II usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — II usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Nelson M Lopez II's chess games
All 114 games by Nelson M Lopez II in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 43 wins, 12 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Antoni Kozak | 2,422 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| May 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,406 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| Dec 2022 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,355 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | David Lana Rodriguez | 2,351 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexandr Tarasov | 2,348 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 34 | 2,132 |
| USA tt | 2010 | 15 | 7 | 2,172 |
| Richardson UTD IM | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2,089 |
| Tulsa Okie Challengers | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| 109th US Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,382 |
| 107th US Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,980 |
| Belgrade-Dallas m | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelson M Lopez II's chess games?
114 games by Nelson M Lopez II, from Jul 2006 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 Nelson M Lopez II has played.
What does Nelson M Lopez II play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Nelson M Lopez II opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson M Lopez II answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Nelson M Lopez II play as White?
As White, Nelson M Lopez II's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson M Lopez II play as Black?
As Black, Nelson M Lopez II most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Nelson M Lopez II's FIDE rating?
Nelson M Lopez II is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Nelson M Lopez II played?
Our database contains 114 games by Nelson M Lopez II, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 12 draws, 59 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson M Lopez II?
114 games by Nelson M Lopez II 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.