Prepare against Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo
FM · Spain · World #7,460 classical · FIDE ID 2207508
When preparing against Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo 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 | 2,215 | 2,338 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,338 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,315 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 34.1% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Mateo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mateo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mateo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mateo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Mateo usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo's chess games
All 44 games by Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vicente Mompo Ballester | 2,260 | Valencia Open A | A10 |
| Jan 1996 | Felix J Montoya Bello | 2,190 | chT-Autonomico | A16 |
| Jan 2004 | Emilio Castillo Pla | 1,960 | Valencia Autonomico-B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Open A | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,272 |
| 2nd Albacete Open | 1994 | 8 | 1 | 1,975 |
| Mercantil Open | 1992 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,305 |
| 05th Mislata Open | 1996 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,560 |
| chT-Autonomico | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,313 |
| Valencia Open | 1996 | 4 | 1 | 2,090 |
| ESP Interclubs fin | 1995 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Valencia Autonomico-B | 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo's chess games?
44 games by Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo, from Apr 2003 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 Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo has played.
What does Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo play as White?
As White, Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo's most-played openings in our database are: Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo's FIDE rating?
Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo played?
Our database contains 44 games by Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo?
44 games by Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo 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.