Prepare against Rafael Rodriguez Lopez
IM · Spain · World #10,677 classical · FIDE ID 2204495
Our database contains 1,441 games by Rafael Rodriguez Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Rodriguez 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 | 2,159 | 2,335 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,242 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,309 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,441 | 541 | 329 | 571 | 37.5% |
| As White | 710 | 291 | 178 | 241 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 731 | 250 | 151 | 330 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (710 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 448 | 63.1% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 128 | 18.0% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 13.4% | 61.6% |
| c4 | 35 | 4.9% | 62.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 262 | 75.3% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 58 | 16.7% | 38.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 4.3% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.4% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 198 | 82.2% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 14.9% | 26.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's chess games
All 1,441 games by Rafael Rodriguez 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: 541 wins, 329 draws, 571 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 78 | 21/15/42 | 26.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 87 | 33/9/45 | 37.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 86 | 34/19/33 | 39.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 14/5/17 | 38.9% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 33 | 5/9/19 | 15.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 5/11/13 | 17.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 4/4/15 | 17.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,644 | Fernando Marcote Memorial Open | A30 |
| Sep 2009 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,639 | Galicia Festival Open | D38 |
| May 2011 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,564 | Budapest FS05 GM | B52 |
| Aug 2008 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,562 | 25th Collado Villalba Open A | E16 |
| Aug 2023 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,558 | Carballo Xiria | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2018 | 32 | 8 | 2,218 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2012 | 31 | 12 | 2,328 |
| Mondariz Open | 1998 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,343 |
| chT-ESP | 2001 | 30 | 17 | 2,335 |
| Nigran Open | 1997 | 28 | 17 | 2,415 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2005 | 27 | 15 | 2,355 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2020 | 20 | 9 | 2,236 |
| Mondariz Balneario IM | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,370 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Larino Nieto (12 games) · Aleksa Strikovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's chess games?
1,441 games by Rafael Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez Lopez has played.
What does Rafael Rodriguez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 710 games with White in our database, Rafael Rodriguez Lopez opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Rodriguez Lopez answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rafael Rodriguez Lopez play as White?
As White, Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (78 games, 26.9% win rate); Réti Opening (34 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 710 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Rodriguez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Rodriguez Lopez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (87 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian (86 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 731 games.
What is Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Rafael Rodriguez Lopez is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Rafael Rodriguez Lopez played?
Our database contains 1,441 games by Rafael Rodriguez Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 541 wins, 329 draws, 571 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Rodriguez Lopez?
1,441 games by Rafael Rodriguez 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.