Prepare against Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero
FM · Spain · World #7,130 classical · FIDE ID 2297370
Our database contains 360 games by Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero 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 | 2,222 | 2,337 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,318 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,269 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 124 | 67 | 169 | 34.4% |
| As White | 173 | 65 | 39 | 69 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 187 | 59 | 28 | 100 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 72.3% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 33 | 19.1% | 39.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.8% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.9% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Lopez-Menchero usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lopez-Menchero usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lopez-Menchero usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lopez-Menchero usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lopez-Menchero usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lopez-Menchero usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 73.2% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 13.4% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 12.2% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 54.7% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 42.2% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero's chess games
All 360 games by Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 124 wins, 67 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 1/0/12 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,558 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Sep 2018 | Andres Felipe Gallego Alcaraz | 2,511 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Jul 2012 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,505 | 35th Barbera del Valles Open | A09 |
| Jul 2012 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,504 | 35th Barbera del Valles Open | B06 |
| Dec 2017 | Nikita Matinian | 2,499 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 108 | 44.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2009 | 17 | 11 | 2,063 |
| ch-Valencia Autonomico U18 | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,084 |
| ch-ESP 78th | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Alcossebre | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,357 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero's chess games?
360 games by Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero, from Apr 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 Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero has played.
What does Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero play as White?
As White, Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero's FIDE rating?
Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero played?
Our database contains 360 games by Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 67 draws, 169 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero?
360 games by Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero 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.