Prepare against Tomas Zarzo Lopez
FM · Spain · World #3,831 classical · FIDE ID 2204983
Our database contains 71 games by Tomas Zarzo Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Zarzo Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Zarzo 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 | 2,308 | 2,308 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,309 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,307 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 31.0% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Zarzo Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Zarzo Lopez's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 62.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Lopez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lopez usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Tomas Zarzo Lopez's chess games
All 71 games by Tomas Zarzo Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Veijo Maki | 2,413 | 24th EU-Cup | D93 |
| Jan 2001 | Amador Gonzalez De La Nava | 2,345 | chT2-ESP | C43 |
| Oct 2008 | Ian J Upton | 2,255 | 24th EU-Cup | B70 |
| Aug 2001 | Juan Ramon Galiana Salom | 2,235 | chT2-ESP | B80 |
| Sep 2011 | Gabriel Castellet Giralt | 2,224 | chT-ESP CECLUB Permanencia-1 Div 1 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 1994 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| 1st Manises | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-Extremadura | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| 68th ch-ESP Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
| TCh-ESP Rapid | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,462 |
| Almendralejo Honor tt | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,326 |
| chT2-ESP | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Zarzo Lopez's chess games?
71 games by Tomas Zarzo Lopez, from Apr 2003 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 Tomas Zarzo Lopez has played.
What does Tomas Zarzo Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Tomas Zarzo Lopez opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Zarzo Lopez answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Tomas Zarzo Lopez play as White?
As White, Tomas Zarzo Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Zarzo Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Zarzo Lopez most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Tomas Zarzo Lopez's FIDE rating?
Tomas Zarzo Lopez is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tomas Zarzo Lopez played?
Our database contains 71 games by Tomas Zarzo Lopez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Zarzo Lopez?
71 games by Tomas Zarzo 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.