 In Spring 1945, he lost a match against Ramón Rey Ardid (+1 –5 =0) in Zaragoza (Saragossa).In July 1945, he took 6th in Gijón (Antonio Rico won before Alekhine, Medina and Pomar); Lupi had lost his game with Alekhine.In August 1945, he tied for 3rd-4th in Sabadell (Alekhine won); Lupi had lost his game with Alekhine.