Prepare against Sergio Lopez
Argentina · World #78,520 classical · FIDE ID 124419
When preparing against Sergio Lopez, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 59 games by Sergio Lopez, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio 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 | 1,794 | 1,904 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 33.9% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Lopez's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 93.1% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 76.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
Sergio Lopez's chess games
All 59 games by Sergio Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Ezequiel Vinardi | 2,130 | Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | A40 |
| Jun 2001 | Eduard Vajnik | 2,060 | Torre Blanca Jun 01 | D13 |
| Mar 2001 | Rodolfo Cinelli | 2,044 | Torre Blanca Mar 01 | A40 |
| Nov 2001 | Fabian Azambulla | 1,763 | Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | E06 |
| Nov 2001 | Daniel Antonino | 1,721 | Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | 2001 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,129 |
| Torre Blanca Otono Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,142 |
| Torre Blanca Mar 02 | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| Torre Blanca Aug 02 | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| Torre Blanca Aug 01 | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| Torre Blanca Mar 01 | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| Torre Blanca Jun 01 | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,203 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Lopez's chess games?
59 games by Sergio Lopez, from Aug 2015 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 Sergio Lopez has played.
What does Sergio Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Sergio Lopez opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Lopez answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Sergio Lopez play as White?
As White, Sergio Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Lopez most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Sergio Lopez's FIDE rating?
Sergio Lopez is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Sergio Lopez played?
Our database contains 59 games by Sergio Lopez, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Lopez?
59 games by Sergio 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.