Prepare against Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez
Spain · World #21,846 classical · FIDE ID 2207923
When preparing against Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 107 games by Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Gomez-Cabrero 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 | 2,042 | 2,160 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,085 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,085 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 36 | 19 | 52 | 33.6% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 11 | 35 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 92.3% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 74.2% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez's chess games
All 107 games by Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 19 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Muhamed Arbouche | 2,270 | 2nd Albacete Open | B18 |
| Jan 1994 | Juan Andres Fos Santacreu | 2,265 | 03th Mislata Open | B17 |
| Jan 1997 | Rafael Del Valle Domenech | 2,180 | chT-Autonomico | A05 |
| Jan 1997 | Alberto Castillo Martinez | 2,165 | Burjasot Absoluto Open | B23 |
| Jan 1995 | Oscar Cid Royo | 2,105 | Zaragoza Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Autonomico | 1997 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,142 |
| Zaragoza Open B | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,366 |
| 2nd Albacete Open | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Valencia Provincial | 1995 | 8 | 3 | 2,055 |
| Burjasot Absoluto Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-ESP U18 Girls | 1998 | 6 | 4 | – |
| Alzira Open | 1993 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez's chess games?
107 games by Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez, from Apr 2003 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 Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez has played.
What does Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez play as White?
As White, Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez's FIDE rating?
Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez played?
Our database contains 107 games by Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 19 draws, 52 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Gomez-Cabrero Lopez?
107 games by Rafael Gomez-Cabrero 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.