Prepare against Jesus Navarro Castan
Spain · World #110,962 classical · FIDE ID 2265605
When preparing against Jesus Navarro Castan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 120 games by Jesus Navarro Castan, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Navarro Castan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Navarro Castan 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 | 1,698 | 1,960 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,720 | 1,720 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 39 | 31 | 50 | 32.5% |
| As White | 67 | 24 | 13 | 30 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Navarro Castan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Navarro Castan's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Castan usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Castan usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Castan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 41.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Jesus Navarro Castan's chess games
All 120 games by Jesus Navarro Castan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 39 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Jorge Argueso Pascual | 2,000 | chT-Aragon Preferente-B | A57 |
| Jan 2009 | Pablo Maza Broto | 1,980 | chT-Aragon | C18 |
| May 2019 | Carlos Franco Ibanez | 1,978 | ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | C22 |
| Feb 2008 | Rafael Navarro Sancho | 1,963 | chT-Aragon | B98 |
| Jan 2004 | Juan Miguel Martinez Asensio | 1,920 | Autonomico Seniors Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 18 | 6 | 1,792 |
| ch-Aragon Preferente | 2002 | 17 | 8 | 2,201 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 1,842 |
| ARAEQ1 Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| San Jose Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
| 6th Autonomico Seniors Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 1,925 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente-B | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,756 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Navarro Castan's chess games?
120 games by Jesus Navarro Castan, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Jesus Navarro Castan has played.
What does Jesus Navarro Castan play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Jesus Navarro Castan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Navarro Castan answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jesus Navarro Castan play as White?
As White, Jesus Navarro Castan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Navarro Castan play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Navarro Castan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Jesus Navarro Castan's FIDE rating?
Jesus Navarro Castan is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess and 1,720 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jesus Navarro Castan played?
Our database contains 120 games by Jesus Navarro Castan, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Navarro Castan?
120 games by Jesus Navarro Castan 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.