Prepare against Ricardo Andres Lopez
Colombia · World #34,376 classical · FIDE ID 4469607
When preparing against Ricardo Andres Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Ricardo Andres Lopez, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Andres Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Andres 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 | 1,962 | 2,063 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,106 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 76 | 25 | 75 | 43.2% |
| As White | 93 | 44 | 12 | 37 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 83 | 32 | 13 | 38 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Andres Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Andres Lopez's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 82.8% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 16.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 73.1% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 12 | 23.1% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Andres Lopez's chess games
All 176 games by Ricardo Andres Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 76 wins, 25 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/1/14 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Juan Camilo Reyes Rios | 2,128 | ITT Raza Antioquia | B21 |
| Aug 2022 | Santiago Ospina Castro | 2,079 | Medellin Feria de las Flores Open | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | David Santiago Lopez Ramirez | 2,038 | chT-COL Blitz | B22 |
| Jun 2024 | Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera | 2,026 | 18th American Continental | C45 |
| Oct 2024 | Ferney Sepulveda Tuberquia | 2,020 | ITT Raza Antioquia | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 19 | 9 | 1,826 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 1,404 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,937 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,655 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,743 |
| ch-COL U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,196 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Andres Lopez's chess games?
176 games by Ricardo Andres Lopez, from Jul 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 Ricardo Andres Lopez has played.
What does Ricardo Andres Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Ricardo Andres Lopez opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Andres Lopez answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Andres Lopez play as White?
As White, Ricardo Andres Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Andres Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Andres Lopez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Ricardo Andres Lopez's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Andres Lopez is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ricardo Andres Lopez played?
Our database contains 176 games by Ricardo Andres Lopez, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 25 draws, 75 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Andres Lopez?
176 games by Ricardo Andres 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.