Prepare against Ruben Fernandez Lopez
FM · Spain · World #4,596 classical · FIDE ID 24518298
When preparing against Ruben Fernandez Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 444 games by Ruben Fernandez Lopez, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Fernandez Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Fernandez 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 | 2,285 | 2,352 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,331 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,350 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 205 | 65 | 174 | 46.2% |
| As White | 222 | 113 | 34 | 75 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 222 | 92 | 31 | 99 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Fernandez Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Fernandez Lopez's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 76.1% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.6% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 7.7% | 70.6% |
| b3 | 16 | 7.2% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 74.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 14.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.8% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 4 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Ruben Fernandez Lopez's chess games
All 444 games by Ruben Fernandez Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 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: 205 wins, 65 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 29 | 17/6/6 | 58.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ante Brkic | 2,610 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B56 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A06 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,560 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Aug 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| Aug 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,523 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 141 | 60 | 2,228 |
| ch-Galicia U18 | 2023 | 24 | 20.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 18 | 14 | 2,369 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,980 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,413 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,369 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Fernandez Lopez's chess games?
444 games by Ruben Fernandez Lopez, from May 2015 to Sep 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 Ruben Fernandez Lopez has played.
What does Ruben Fernandez Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Ruben Fernandez Lopez opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Fernandez Lopez answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ruben Fernandez Lopez play as White?
As White, Ruben Fernandez Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (16 games, 56.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Fernandez Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Fernandez Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Ruben Fernandez Lopez's FIDE rating?
Ruben Fernandez Lopez is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Ruben Fernandez Lopez played?
Our database contains 444 games by Ruben Fernandez Lopez, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 65 draws, 174 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Fernandez Lopez?
444 games by Ruben Fernandez 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.