Prepare against Samuel Fonteboa Lopez
Spain · World #58,350 classical · FIDE ID 54558247
When preparing against Samuel Fonteboa Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Samuel Fonteboa Lopez, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Fonteboa Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Fonteboa 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 | 1,862 | 1,951 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,933 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 23.5% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Fonteboa Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Fonteboa Lopez's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| f4 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Samuel Fonteboa Lopez's chess games
All 34 games by Samuel Fonteboa Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Cesar Manuel Tamames Soria | 2,221 | 11th Oviedo Open | A03 |
| Jul 2025 | Marcos 2007 Gutierrez Garcia | 2,121 | 11th Oviedo Open | A80 |
| Jul 2025 | Guillermo Horcajada Reales | 2,105 | 11th Oviedo Open | A02 |
| Sep 2025 | Daniel Mamani Beltran | 2,086 | TCh-ESP Rapid | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Marc Tarrago Plaza | 1,851 | ch-ESP U14 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,568 |
| 11th Oviedo Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,183 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,460 |
| ch-Galicia U14 | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,582 |
| TCh-ESP Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,384 |
| 12th Oviedo Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,032 |
| Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP Rapid | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,044 |
| Campeonatos Gallegos 2026 SUB 18 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Fonteboa Lopez's chess games?
34 games by Samuel Fonteboa Lopez, from Jul 2018 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 Samuel Fonteboa Lopez has played.
What does Samuel Fonteboa Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Samuel Fonteboa Lopez opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.f4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Fonteboa Lopez answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Samuel Fonteboa Lopez play as White?
As White, Samuel Fonteboa Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Fonteboa Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Fonteboa Lopez most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Samuel Fonteboa Lopez's FIDE rating?
Samuel Fonteboa Lopez is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Samuel Fonteboa Lopez played?
Our database contains 34 games by Samuel Fonteboa Lopez, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Fonteboa Lopez?
34 games by Samuel Fonteboa 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.