Prepare against Joemel Narzabal
PHL · World #25,068 classical · FIDE ID 5261791
When preparing against Joemel Narzabal, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Joemel Narzabal, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joemel Narzabal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joemel Narzabal 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 | 2,018 | 2,115 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 34.9% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joemel Narzabal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joemel Narzabal's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 85.0% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Narzabal usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Narzabal usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Narzabal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Narzabal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Narzabal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Joemel Narzabal's chess games
All 43 games by Joemel Narzabal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Christian Gian Karlo Arca | 2,406 | NCFP Selection Men | E06 |
| Jan 2026 | Michael Jr. Concio | 2,382 | NCFP Selection Men | A30 |
| Oct 2022 | Rosendo Jr Bandal | 2,192 | Dumaguete City Olendo Cup | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Haoxuan(ZJ) Zhang | 2,168 | 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B18 | B45 |
| Feb 2026 | Bakary Traore | 2,163 | Russian Chess Crown A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCFP Selection Men | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,199 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| Dumaguete City Olendo Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,926 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,241 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B18 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joemel Narzabal's chess games?
43 games by Joemel Narzabal, from Jul 2021 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 Joemel Narzabal has played.
What does Joemel Narzabal play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Joemel Narzabal opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joemel Narzabal answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Joemel Narzabal play as White?
As White, Joemel Narzabal's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joemel Narzabal play as Black?
As Black, Joemel Narzabal most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Joemel Narzabal's FIDE rating?
Joemel Narzabal is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Joemel Narzabal played?
Our database contains 43 games by Joemel Narzabal, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joemel Narzabal?
43 games by Joemel Narzabal 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.