Prepare against Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez
Cuba · World #8,790 classical · FIDE ID 3520609
When preparing against Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%).
Our database contains 221 games by Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Leonardo Lavigne 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 | 2,190 | 2,229 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,177 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,194 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 86 | 70 | 65 | 38.9% |
| As White | 107 | 44 | 36 | 27 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 42 | 34 | 38 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 44.9% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 38 | 35.5% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 14.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 38.7% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 20 | 32.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 21.0% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 48.6% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 25.7% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez's chess games
All 221 games by Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 86 wins, 70 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Manuel Dario Ochoa de la Rosa | 2,399 | Santiago Oriental zt | A34 |
| May 2022 | Yusuan A. Gutierrez Delgado | 2,304 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Lucas Aguiar Cunha | 2,263 | III Sampa Chess Open - STD | E32 |
| Feb 2020 | Jorge De Jesus Perez Marimon | 2,237 | Las Tunas Guerrero Memorial-B | B30 |
| Feb 2020 | Cesar Alejandro Perez Rodriguez | 2,229 | Las Tunas Guerrero Memorial-B | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelquis Remon Memorial D | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,069 |
| Adelquis Remon Memorial E | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,326 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,144 |
| Bayamo Cespedes tt | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,020 |
| ch-Santiago de Cuba Province Mix2 | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| Bayamo Cespedes Memorial-D | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| Sancti Spiritus Concepcion Memorial tt | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province-ch tt | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez's chess games?
221 games by Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez, from Sep 2012 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 Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez has played.
What does Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez play as White?
As White, Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez's FIDE rating?
Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez played?
Our database contains 221 games by Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 70 draws, 65 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Leonardo Lavigne Lopez?
221 games by Raul Leonardo Lavigne 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.