Prepare against Sergi Riu Lopez
Spain · World #44,167 classical · FIDE ID 32087047
Our database contains 145 games by Sergi Riu Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergi Riu Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergi Riu 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 | 1,917 | 1,999 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,926 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 56 | 36 | 53 | 38.6% |
| As White | 73 | 31 | 17 | 25 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 72 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergi Riu Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergi Riu Lopez's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 98.6% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 62.8% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 37.2% | 59.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Sergi Riu Lopez's chess games
All 145 games by Sergi Riu Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 56 wins, 36 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Alexandre Ventura Bolet | 2,235 | 8th Platja d'Aro Open | B70 |
| Aug 2015 | Roger Cervello Tost | 2,132 | 41st Badalona Open B | C56 |
| Apr 2016 | Juan Carlos Alcala Valiente | 2,122 | 18th Foment Martinenc Open A | B35 |
| Aug 2015 | Daniel Riu Lopez | 2,100 | 41st Badalona Open B | C54 |
| Jul 2015 | Adrian Garcia Ruiz | 2,044 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 2,293 |
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,005 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 1st Barcelona B | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergi Riu Lopez's chess games?
145 games by Sergi Riu Lopez, from Sep 2012 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 Sergi Riu Lopez has played.
What does Sergi Riu Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Sergi Riu Lopez opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergi Riu Lopez answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sergi Riu Lopez play as White?
As White, Sergi Riu Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergi Riu Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Sergi Riu Lopez most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Sergi Riu Lopez's FIDE rating?
Sergi Riu Lopez is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Sergi Riu Lopez played?
Our database contains 145 games by Sergi Riu Lopez, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 36 draws, 53 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergi Riu Lopez?
145 games by Sergi Riu 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.