Ángel Arribas López is a Spanish chess Grandmaster who was born on January 13, 1992 in Madrid, Spain. He earned his International Master title in 2010, and his Grandmaster title in 2013. López stands out for his victory in the 2008 World Youth Chess Championship in the under 16 category and being runner-up in the European Youth Chess Championship in the same age group that same year. His victory in the Spanish Chess Championship in 2009, in the under 18 category, against higher-ranking players, highlights his early talent.
Apart from playing, López is also engaged in chess coaching and has worked for the Madrid Chess Academy (ACM) where he coaches young talents. He has also worked with the Al Shahania Club in Qatar.