Prepare against Valeriano Septien Lopez
Spain · World #68,137 classical · FIDE ID 22230548
When preparing against Valeriano Septien Lopez, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 391 games by Valeriano Septien Lopez, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriano Septien Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriano Septien 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 | 1,828 | 1,945 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,877 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 178 | 98 | 115 | 45.5% |
| As White | 193 | 88 | 51 | 54 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 198 | 90 | 47 | 61 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriano Septien Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriano Septien Lopez's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 89.6% | 60.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 8 | 4.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lopez usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Lopez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 60.8% | 61.3% |
| d5 | 28 | 27.5% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 75.0% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.6% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 7.8% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Valeriano Septien Lopez's chess games
All 391 games by Valeriano Septien Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 178 wins, 98 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/10/14 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Manuel Palacios Perez | 2,198 | FEDC Cup Div/1 16th | E91 |
| Dec 2010 | Kevin Moises Meneses Gonzalez | 2,195 | 21st Tenerife Open | B49 |
| Dec 2010 | Francisco Fernando Garcia Aruca | 2,165 | 21st Tenerife Open | B23 |
| Nov 2014 | Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio | 2,128 | 24th Linares ch-FEDC | D07 |
| Apr 2023 | Deniman Mamani Beltran | 2,124 | chT-Tenerife Preferente | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,722 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 15 | 4 | 1,749 |
| 6th ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,744 |
| 22nd Tenerife Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
| 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriano Septien Lopez's chess games?
391 games by Valeriano Septien Lopez, from Apr 2007 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 Valeriano Septien Lopez has played.
What does Valeriano Septien Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Valeriano Septien Lopez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriano Septien Lopez answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Valeriano Septien Lopez play as White?
As White, Valeriano Septien Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriano Septien Lopez play as Black?
As Black, Valeriano Septien Lopez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Valeriano Septien Lopez's FIDE rating?
Valeriano Septien Lopez is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Valeriano Septien Lopez played?
Our database contains 391 games by Valeriano Septien Lopez, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 98 draws, 115 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriano Septien Lopez?
391 games by Valeriano Septien 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.