Prepare against Carles Navarro Diaz
Spain · World #6,975 classical · FIDE ID 2284049
When preparing against Carles Navarro Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 148 games by Carles Navarro Diaz, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carles Navarro Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carles Navarro Diaz 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 | 2,225 | 2,225 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,152 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,101 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 62 | 21 | 65 | 41.9% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 12 | 35 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 72 | 33 | 9 | 30 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carles Navarro Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carles Navarro Diaz's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 75.0% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 46.3% | 68.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.1% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Carles Navarro Diaz's chess games
All 148 games by Carles Navarro Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 62 wins, 21 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Dimitar Marholev | 2,364 | 43rd Mislata Open | C49 |
| Aug 2009 | Jorge Berrocal | 2,322 | 43rd Mislata Open | C42 |
| Aug 2013 | Pablo 1970 Martinez Rodriguez | 2,300 | Almansa Open A | B13 |
| Aug 2018 | Emilio Miguel Sanchez Jerez | 2,246 | 6th Quart de Poblet Open | B08 |
| Aug 2019 | Jesus Galvan | 2,220 | 7th Quart de Poblet Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Valencia Region | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 2,150 |
| Mislata Open B 45th | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-Valencia Autonomico U18 | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 1st Quart de Poblet Sub2300 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 54th Mislata Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-Manises Provincial | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 6th Quart de Poblet Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carles Navarro Diaz's chess games?
148 games by Carles Navarro Diaz, from Jan 2006 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 Carles Navarro Diaz has played.
What does Carles Navarro Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Carles Navarro Diaz opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carles Navarro Diaz answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Carles Navarro Diaz play as White?
As White, Carles Navarro Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carles Navarro Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Carles Navarro Diaz most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 76.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Carles Navarro Diaz's FIDE rating?
Carles Navarro Diaz is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Carles Navarro Diaz played?
Our database contains 148 games by Carles Navarro Diaz, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 21 draws, 65 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carles Navarro Diaz?
148 games by Carles Navarro Diaz 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.