Prepare against Raul Sierra Lopez
Colombia · World #59,721 classical · FIDE ID 4487184
Our database contains 32 games by Raul Sierra Lopez, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Sierra Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Sierra 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 | 1,857 | 1,879 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,836 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Sierra Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Sierra Lopez's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Raul Sierra Lopez's chess games
All 32 games by Raul Sierra Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros | 1,914 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Victor Alexis Uribe Valencia | 1,884 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B24 |
| Nov 2022 | Luis Javier Garces Trujillo | 1,863 | 1st Sabaneta Open B | B24 |
| Apr 2025 | Nicolas Ortega Rueda | 1,607 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B23 |
| Mar 2019 | Samuel Andres Areiza Tabares | 1,563 | ch-COL U20 | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
| Medellin IRT de Segunda Antioquia | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Sierra Lopez's chess games?
32 games by Raul Sierra Lopez, from Jan 2019 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 Raul Sierra Lopez has played.
What does Raul Sierra Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Raul Sierra Lopez opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Sierra Lopez answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Raul Sierra Lopez play as White?
As White, Raul Sierra Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Sierra Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Raul Sierra Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Raul Sierra Lopez's FIDE rating?
Raul Sierra Lopez is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Raul Sierra Lopez played?
Our database contains 32 games by Raul Sierra Lopez, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Sierra Lopez?
32 games by Raul Sierra 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.