Prepare against Noel Lopez Paniego
Spain · World #24,316 classical · FIDE ID 2271125
When preparing against Noel Lopez Paniego, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Noel Lopez Paniego, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Noel Lopez Paniego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noel Lopez Paniego 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 | 2,023 | 2,081 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,051 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,060 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 25.5% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noel Lopez Paniego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noel Lopez Paniego's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 59.1% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Paniego usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Paniego usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Paniego usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Paniego usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Paniego usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Paniego usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Noel Lopez Paniego's chess games
All 47 games by Noel Lopez Paniego in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Bieito Sousa Barreiro | 1,587 | ch-ESP U18 | E61 |
| Aug 2020 | Carlota Miguel Carrera | 1,316 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2000 | 6 | 4 | – |
| IV Torneo Ajedrez Villa de Noblejas | Torneo Blitz | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,738 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,870 |
| chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noel Lopez Paniego's chess games?
47 games by Noel Lopez Paniego, from Jan 2004 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 Noel Lopez Paniego has played.
What does Noel Lopez Paniego play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Noel Lopez Paniego opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noel Lopez Paniego answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Noel Lopez Paniego play as White?
As White, Noel Lopez Paniego's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noel Lopez Paniego play as Black?
As Black, Noel Lopez Paniego most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Noel Lopez Paniego's FIDE rating?
Noel Lopez Paniego is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Noel Lopez Paniego played?
Our database contains 47 games by Noel Lopez Paniego, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noel Lopez Paniego?
47 games by Noel Lopez Paniego 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.