Prepare against Jose Manuel Lucas Navas
Spain · World #52,286 classical · FIDE ID 2298147
When preparing against Jose Manuel Lucas Navas, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 35 games by Jose Manuel Lucas Navas, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Lucas Navas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Lucas Navas 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 | 1,884 | 1,933 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,902 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 17.1% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Lucas Navas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Lucas Navas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 23.1% |
| c3 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 23.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Navas usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Navas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Navas usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c3 — 19% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Navas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Navas usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Navas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Jose Manuel Lucas Navas's chess games
All 35 games by Jose Manuel Lucas Navas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Eduardo Olabe Odriozola | 1,974 | 24th San Sebastian Gros Open | B20 |
| Sep 2016 | Pedro Valarezo Ricard | 1,892 | 9th Sabadell Open B | A41 |
| May 2016 | Miquel Plazas Pinar | 1,793 | 28th Sant Boi Chalmeta Memorial Open | B02 |
| Sep 2014 | Martin Portugal Sarasola | 1,531 | 24th San Sebastian Gros Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mataro Open B | 1997 | 8 | 1.5 | – |
| 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | 2001 | 5 | 1 | 1,863 |
| 24th San Sebastian Gros Open | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,976 |
| 28th Sant Boi Chalmeta Memorial Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| 9th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,604 |
| 9th Sabadell Open B | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
| 1st Salou Open U2200 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Lucas Navas's chess games?
35 games by Jose Manuel Lucas Navas, from Jul 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 Jose Manuel Lucas Navas has played.
What does Jose Manuel Lucas Navas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Lucas Navas opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Lucas Navas answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Lucas Navas play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Lucas Navas's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Lucas Navas play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Lucas Navas most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jose Manuel Lucas Navas's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Lucas Navas is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jose Manuel Lucas Navas played?
Our database contains 35 games by Jose Manuel Lucas Navas, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Lucas Navas?
35 games by Jose Manuel Lucas Navas 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.