Prepare against Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez
Colombia · World #9,301 classical · FIDE ID 4431073
When preparing against Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 324 games by Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez 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 | 2,181 | 2,220 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,208 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,136 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 162 | 68 | 94 | 50.0% |
| As White | 164 | 86 | 29 | 49 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 160 | 76 | 39 | 45 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 29 | 17.7% | 69.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.3% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 61.4% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (72.8% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 75 | 81.5% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.3% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.8% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez's chess games
All 324 games by Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 162 wins, 68 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo | 2,417 | ch-Pan American U18 | B12 |
| Nov 2021 | Sebastian Felipe Sanchez | 2,412 | ch-COL Rapid | C11 |
| Jun 2016 | Aleksandr Ostrovskiy | 2,390 | ch-Pan American U20 | C04 |
| Oct 2018 | Jhon Edison Munoz Galvez | 2,364 | ch-COL U26 | B90 |
| Jun 2016 | Augusto Cesar Campos Jimenez | 2,337 | ch-Pan American U20 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U18 | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 1,885 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,147 |
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,086 |
| Medellin de La Raza Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,130 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez's chess games?
324 games by Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez, from May 2012 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 Mateo Gonzalez Lopez has played.
What does Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez play as White?
As White, Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez played?
Our database contains 324 games by Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 68 draws, 94 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez?
324 games by Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez 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.