Prepare against Santiago Bertault Lopez
Spain · World #27,350 classical · FIDE ID 2297612
Our database contains 108 games by Santiago Bertault Lopez, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Bertault Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Bertault 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 | 2,002 | 2,038 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,941 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,008 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 46 | 25 | 37 | 42.6% |
| As White | 52 | 26 | 8 | 18 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Bertault Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Bertault Lopez's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 90.4% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 70.0% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Santiago Bertault Lopez's chess games
All 108 games by Santiago Bertault Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 46 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D26 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana | 2,140 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | B38 |
| Nov 2003 | Patricio Diaz Cueva | 1,876 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 17 | 11 | – |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| chT-Asturias Primera B | 1998 | 10 | 9 | – |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,115 |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 8 | 3 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2000 | 8 | 4 | – |
| ch-Asturias A | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Asturias-B | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Bertault Lopez's chess games?
108 games by Santiago Bertault Lopez, from Apr 2006 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 Santiago Bertault Lopez has played.
What does Santiago Bertault Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Santiago Bertault Lopez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Bertault Lopez answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Santiago Bertault Lopez play as White?
As White, Santiago Bertault Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Bertault Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Bertault Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Santiago Bertault Lopez's FIDE rating?
Santiago Bertault Lopez is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Santiago Bertault Lopez played?
Our database contains 108 games by Santiago Bertault Lopez, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Bertault Lopez?
108 games by Santiago Bertault 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.