Prepare against Nicolas Lopez Mijail
FM · Spain · World #5,528 classical · FIDE ID 24513407
When preparing against Nicolas Lopez Mijail, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Nicolas Lopez Mijail, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Lopez Mijail's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Lopez Mijail 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 | 2,260 | 2,300 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,216 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 73 | 33 | 78 | 39.7% |
| As White | 93 | 39 | 18 | 36 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 34 | 15 | 42 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Lopez Mijail's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Lopez Mijail's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 86.0% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 12.9% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mijail usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mijail usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Mijail usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mijail usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Mijail usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mijail usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 45.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Lopez Mijail's chess games
All 184 games by Nicolas Lopez Mijail in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 73 wins, 33 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,603 | 43rd Benasque Open | B57 |
| Aug 2026 | Manuel Perez Candelario | 2,448 | CE Individual Absoluto Rápido 2026 | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,410 | CE Individual Absoluto Rápido 2026 | A04 |
| Aug 2023 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,388 | 3rd Merida World Heritage Open | E24 |
| Aug 2026 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,360 | CE Individual Absoluto Rápido 2026 | Spanish Rapid Championship | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,043 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,020 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,142 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,963 |
| 11th Tres Cantos Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| 9th Tres Cantos Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Lopez Mijail's chess games?
184 games by Nicolas Lopez Mijail, from Sep 2013 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 Nicolas Lopez Mijail has played.
What does Nicolas Lopez Mijail play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Nicolas Lopez Mijail opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Lopez Mijail answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Lopez Mijail play as White?
As White, Nicolas Lopez Mijail's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Lopez Mijail play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Lopez Mijail most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Nicolas Lopez Mijail's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Lopez Mijail is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Lopez Mijail played?
Our database contains 184 games by Nicolas Lopez Mijail, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 33 draws, 78 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Lopez Mijail?
184 games by Nicolas Lopez Mijail 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.