Prepare against Nicolas Garcia Lopez
Spain · World #24,055 classical · FIDE ID 22258710
When preparing against Nicolas Garcia Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 77 games by Nicolas Garcia Lopez, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Garcia Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Garcia 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 | 2,025 | 2,093 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,083 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,117 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 30 | 20 | 27 | 39.0% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Garcia Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Garcia Lopez's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 90.5% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Garcia Lopez's chess games
All 77 games by Nicolas Garcia Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Alejandro Bofill Mas | 2,320 | chT-Catalunya GpA final | B20 |
| Mar 2017 | Gal La Garcia Castany Musellas | 2,200 | chT-Catalunya GpA final | C29 |
| Sep 2013 | Xavier Martinez Pla | 2,119 | 6th Barcelona Guinardo | B03 |
| Sep 2013 | Enric Masferrer Niubo | 2,084 | 6th Barcelona Guinardo | C29 |
| Jun 2014 | Miguel Vazquez Gamero | 2,078 | 10th Sant Adria de Besos Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Barcelona Guinardo | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| 2nd Mollet del Valles Open | 2011 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,961 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 2,063 |
| 14th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| 13th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| 10th Sant Adria de Besos Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Garcia Lopez's chess games?
77 games by Nicolas Garcia Lopez, from Sep 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 Nicolas Garcia Lopez has played.
What does Nicolas Garcia Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nicolas Garcia Lopez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Garcia Lopez answers 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Garcia Lopez play as White?
As White, Nicolas Garcia Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Garcia Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Garcia Lopez most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Nicolas Garcia Lopez's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Garcia Lopez is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Nicolas Garcia Lopez played?
Our database contains 77 games by Nicolas Garcia Lopez, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Garcia Lopez?
77 games by Nicolas Garcia 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.