Prepare against Pablo Lopez Varela
FM · Spain · World #2,646 classical · FIDE ID 32092105
Our database contains 307 games by Pablo Lopez Varela, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Lopez Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Lopez Varela 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 | 2,353 | 2,374 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,261 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,311 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 126 | 73 | 108 | 41.0% |
| As White | 153 | 68 | 34 | 51 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 154 | 58 | 39 | 57 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Lopez Varela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Lopez Varela's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 78.4% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 10.5% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.2% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Varela usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Varela usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Varela usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 31.7% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 23 | 28.0% | 67.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 19.5% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 11.0% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 60.9% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 13 | 28.3% | 26.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Pablo Lopez Varela's chess games
All 307 games by Pablo Lopez Varela in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 126 wins, 73 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 37 | 13/7/17 | 35.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,520 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | B20 |
| Apr 2025 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,513 | 9th Semana Santa Alicante | C44 |
| Oct 2022 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,510 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP Rapid | A33 |
| Oct 2022 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,469 | Lugo O Teu Xacobeo | B48 |
| Jul 2023 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,446 | 9th Oviedo Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-Galicia U18 | 2023 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,056 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-Galego U14 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,545 |
| Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Rápido | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| Lugo O Teu Xacobeo | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,178 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,228 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Lopez Varela's chess games?
307 games by Pablo Lopez Varela, from Aug 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 Pablo Lopez Varela has played.
What does Pablo Lopez Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Pablo Lopez Varela opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Lopez Varela answers 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pablo Lopez Varela play as White?
As White, Pablo Lopez Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Lopez Varela play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Lopez Varela most often plays: Philidor (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Pablo Lopez Varela's FIDE rating?
Pablo Lopez Varela is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Pablo Lopez Varela played?
Our database contains 307 games by Pablo Lopez Varela, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 73 draws, 108 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Lopez Varela?
307 games by Pablo Lopez Varela 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.