Prepare against Jesus Navascues Zabaleta
Spain · World #63,908 classical · FIDE ID 2278464
When preparing against Jesus Navascues Zabaleta, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 57 games by Jesus Navascues Zabaleta, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Navascues Zabaleta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Navascues Zabaleta 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 | 1,842 | 1,865 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 16 | 5 | 36 | 28.1% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Navascues Zabaleta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Navascues Zabaleta's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Zabaleta usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zabaleta usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zabaleta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zabaleta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Zabaleta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Jesus Navascues Zabaleta's chess games
All 57 games by Jesus Navascues Zabaleta in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Eugenio Moreno Vicuna | 2,090 | 7th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | D87 |
| Apr 2007 | Manuel Neira Garcia | 2,024 | 30th San Sebastian Open | B32 |
| May 2012 | Francisco Javier Rodriguez Cabrera | 1,970 | 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | B76 |
| May 2012 | Iban Santos Zunzunegi | 1,937 | 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | B24 |
| Nov 2013 | Jose Manuel Cejudo Urdampilleta | 1,922 | ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,896 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,880 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,833 |
| 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| 3rd San Sebastian Mailako Open | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 1,739 |
| 7th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 2,057 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open 21st | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,807 |
| 34th San Sebastian Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Navascues Zabaleta's chess games?
57 games by Jesus Navascues Zabaleta, from Oct 2008 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 Jesus Navascues Zabaleta has played.
What does Jesus Navascues Zabaleta play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jesus Navascues Zabaleta opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Navascues Zabaleta answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jesus Navascues Zabaleta play as White?
As White, Jesus Navascues Zabaleta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Navascues Zabaleta play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Navascues Zabaleta most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jesus Navascues Zabaleta's FIDE rating?
Jesus Navascues Zabaleta is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jesus Navascues Zabaleta played?
Our database contains 57 games by Jesus Navascues Zabaleta, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 36 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Navascues Zabaleta?
57 games by Jesus Navascues Zabaleta 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.