Prepare against Ricardo Lopez
Argentina · World #35,849 classical · FIDE ID 101940
Our database contains 129 games by Ricardo Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo 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 | 1,954 | 2,205 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,106 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,991 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 43 | 28 | 58 | 33.3% |
| As White | 65 | 19 | 16 | 30 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 64 | 24 | 12 | 28 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Lopez's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 52.3% | 42.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 18.5% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 13.8% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 63.3% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Lopez's chess games
All 129 games by Ricardo 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: 43 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Ernesto Real De Azua | 2,427 | chT-ARG | A26 |
| Jun 2011 | Carlos Bielicki | 2,333 | 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | E11 |
| Dec 2014 | Raimundo Garcia | 2,312 | Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | E54 |
| Jul 2017 | Julian Villca | 2,233 | 92nd ch-ARG sf | A29 |
| May 2018 | Ismael Gimenez | 2,145 | 93rd ch-ARG sf | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 32 | 13.5 | 2,064 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,999 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Lopez's chess games?
129 games by Ricardo 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 Ricardo Lopez has played.
What does Ricardo Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Ricardo Lopez opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Lopez answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Lopez play as White?
As White, Ricardo Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Ricardo Lopez's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Lopez is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (May 2010).
How many games has Ricardo Lopez played?
Our database contains 129 games by Ricardo Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Lopez?
129 games by Ricardo 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.