Prepare against Jose Narvaez Carvajal
Ecuador · World #52,009 classical · FIDE ID 3603539
When preparing against Jose Narvaez Carvajal, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (33%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jose Narvaez Carvajal, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Narvaez Carvajal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Narvaez Carvajal 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 | 1,885 | 2,065 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,981 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,959 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 25.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Narvaez Carvajal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Narvaez Carvajal's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 38.1% | 18.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Carvajal usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Carvajal usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Carvajal usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 18.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Carvajal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Carvajal usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Carvajal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Jose Narvaez Carvajal's chess games
All 39 games by Jose Narvaez Carvajal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jhon Munoz Sanchez | 2,132 | ch-ECU | D02 |
| Jun 2023 | Marcos Yepez Jaramillo | 2,102 | ch-ECU | B07 |
| Jun 2023 | Carlos David Mendoza Criollo | 2,058 | ch-ECU | D30 |
| Dec 2021 | Werner Schneider-Zinner | 1,967 | Cali Masificacion Open | A43 |
| Mar 2020 | Christian Javie Espinoza Supe | 1,660 | ch-ECU | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ECU | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 1,873 |
| ch-Pan American | 1981 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-ECU sf | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,049 |
| Cali Masificacion Open | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,715 |
| Buenos Aires Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 63rd Southwest Open | 1997 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Narvaez Carvajal's chess games?
39 games by Jose Narvaez Carvajal, from Oct 2004 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 Narvaez Carvajal has played.
What does Jose Narvaez Carvajal play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jose Narvaez Carvajal opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Narvaez Carvajal answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jose Narvaez Carvajal play as White?
As White, Jose Narvaez Carvajal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Narvaez Carvajal play as Black?
As Black, Jose Narvaez Carvajal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jose Narvaez Carvajal's FIDE rating?
Jose Narvaez Carvajal is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jose Narvaez Carvajal played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jose Narvaez Carvajal, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Narvaez Carvajal?
39 games by Jose Narvaez Carvajal 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.