Prepare against Josep Salazar Navas
Spain · World #108,591 classical · FIDE ID 2268264
When preparing against Josep Salazar Navas, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Josep Salazar Navas, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Salazar Navas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Salazar 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 | 1,705 | 1,908 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,709 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 95 | 28 | 133 | 37.1% |
| As White | 131 | 55 | 17 | 59 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 125 | 40 | 11 | 74 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Salazar Navas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Salazar Navas's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 97.7% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Navas usually continues Nc3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Navas usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Navas usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Navas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Navas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 62.5% | 37.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.6% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 17.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Josep Salazar Navas's chess games
All 256 games by Josep Salazar Navas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 95 wins, 28 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 14/5/22 | 34.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C21 | Center Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 31 | 10/2/19 | 32.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Rashed Minhaz | 2,071 | 10th Sant Adria de Besos Open | A58 |
| Jul 2014 | Manel Catarineu Rabell | 2,071 | 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A58 |
| Jan 1995 | JM. Martinez | 2,020 | Barcelona La Lira Open | C44 |
| Jan 1995 | Joan Tortosa Moros | 2,005 | Barcelona La Lira Open | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Sergi Falomir Ballega | 2,000 | Barcelona La Lira Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,577 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,623 |
| 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,576 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,590 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,674 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Salazar Navas's chess games?
256 games by Josep Salazar Navas, from Jan 2005 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 Josep Salazar Navas has played.
What does Josep Salazar Navas play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Josep Salazar Navas opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Salazar Navas answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josep Salazar Navas play as White?
As White, Josep Salazar Navas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Salazar Navas play as Black?
As Black, Josep Salazar Navas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Josep Salazar Navas's FIDE rating?
Josep Salazar Navas is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Josep Salazar Navas played?
Our database contains 256 games by Josep Salazar Navas, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 28 draws, 133 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Salazar Navas?
256 games by Josep Salazar 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.