Prepare against Sara Arribas Lopez
Spain · World #86,658 classical · FIDE ID 22205748
When preparing against Sara Arribas Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 48 games by Sara Arribas Lopez, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sara Arribas Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Arribas 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 | 1,769 | 1,795 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,793 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 39.6% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Arribas Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Arribas Lopez's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Sara Arribas Lopez's chess games
All 48 games by Sara Arribas Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Antonio Alcojor Patilla | 1,626 | 1st Alcorcon Spring Open B | B01 |
| Apr 2015 | Hiria Aragon Lopez | 1,604 | ch-Madrid U16 Girls | C02 |
| Apr 2019 | Alejandro Aguilera Prada | 1,531 | 1st Alcorcon Spring Open B | E87 |
| Sep 2019 | Juan Angel Argelina Diaz | 1,507 | 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | B00 |
| Sep 2019 | Francisco Javier Martin Garcia | 1,478 | 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Alcorcon Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,569 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,576 |
| 9th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,494 |
| ch-Madrid U16 Girls | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| 1st Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,453 |
| 1st Las Palmas San Mateo CC Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,819 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,676 |
| ch-Madrid U18 | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Arribas Lopez's chess games?
48 games by Sara Arribas Lopez, from Nov 2010 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 Sara Arribas Lopez has played.
What does Sara Arribas Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Sara Arribas Lopez opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Arribas Lopez answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sara Arribas Lopez play as White?
As White, Sara Arribas Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Arribas Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Sara Arribas Lopez most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Sara Arribas Lopez's FIDE rating?
Sara Arribas Lopez is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sara Arribas Lopez played?
Our database contains 48 games by Sara Arribas Lopez, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Arribas Lopez?
48 games by Sara Arribas 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.