Prepare against Jose Ponce Navalon
Spain · World #16,746 classical · FIDE ID 2206382
Our database contains 107 games by Jose Ponce Navalon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Ponce Navalon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Ponce Navalon 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 | 2,087 | 2,189 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,129 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 44 | 20 | 43 | 41.1% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 24 | 7 | 21 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Ponce Navalon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Ponce Navalon's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 60.0% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 23.6% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.5% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Navalon usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Navalon usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Navalon usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Navalon usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Navalon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Navalon usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Jose Ponce Navalon's chess games
All 107 games by Jose Ponce Navalon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Jorge Roberto Elias Reyes | 2,473 | 50th La Roda Open | B50 |
| Jan 1994 | Juan Antonio Toledano Llinares | 2,380 | ch-ESP | C41 |
| Jan 1993 | Adalberto Villavicencio Martinez | 2,360 | ch-ESP | B52 |
| Sep 2002 | Juan Pablo Garcia Melgar | 2,323 | chT-ESP 1 | A28 |
| Mar 2024 | Daniel Gomez Falagan | 2,319 | 50th La Roda Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 1994 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,272 |
| chT-ESP | 1995 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 65 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| 1st Altea Cap Negret Open 65+ | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| Santomera Open | 1993 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 6th Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 50 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-Ponferrada | 1992 | 6 | 3 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Ponce Navalon's chess games?
107 games by Jose Ponce Navalon, from Apr 2003 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 Ponce Navalon has played.
What does Jose Ponce Navalon play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Jose Ponce Navalon opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Ponce Navalon answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jose Ponce Navalon play as White?
As White, Jose Ponce Navalon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Ponce Navalon play as Black?
As Black, Jose Ponce Navalon most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jose Ponce Navalon's FIDE rating?
Jose Ponce Navalon is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Jose Ponce Navalon played?
Our database contains 107 games by Jose Ponce Navalon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Ponce Navalon?
107 games by Jose Ponce Navalon 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.