Prepare against Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia
Spain · World #147,414 classical · FIDE ID 24504084
When preparing against Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (57%).
Our database contains 44 games by Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia 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 | 1,601 | 1,645 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,617 | 1,677 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 2 | 26 | 36.4% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Garcia usually continues f4 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Garcia usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia's chess games
All 44 games by Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Juan Arias Jordan | 1,814 | 7th Madrid Chamartin Open | B00 |
| Sep 2017 | Miguel Sanchez Rivero | 1,716 | 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | B51 |
| Mar 2018 | Bharath Karunanithi | 1,702 | Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | B86 |
| Jan 2016 | Ferran Escriba Cufi | 1,647 | Figueres Nadal Open 5th | C55 |
| Sep 2018 | Pascal Bellagamba | 1,644 | 7th Madrid Chamartin Open | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,511 |
| 7th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,562 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,600 |
| Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,500 |
| Figueres Nadal Open 5th | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
| 40th Collado Villalba Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,506 |
| 9th Tres Cantos Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia's chess games?
44 games by Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia, from Apr 2014 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 Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia has played.
What does Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia play as White?
As White, Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia most often plays: Englund Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia is currently rated 1,601 in classical chess, 1,617 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,645 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia played?
Our database contains 44 games by Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia?
44 games by Rafael 1951 Lopez Garcia 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.