Prepare against Lluis Navarro Rico
Spain · World #28,610 classical · FIDE ID 32045913
When preparing against Lluis Navarro Rico, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 79 games by Lluis Navarro Rico, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lluis Navarro Rico's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lluis Navarro Rico 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 | 1,995 | 2,084 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,025 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 32 | 17 | 30 | 40.5% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lluis Navarro Rico's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lluis Navarro Rico's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 45.9% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 67.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rico usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rico usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Rico usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Rico usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Rico usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Rico usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 43.3% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Lluis Navarro Rico's chess games
All 79 games by Lluis Navarro Rico in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Alejandro Aguilera Lopez | 2,223 | ch-ESP U18 | B33 |
| Aug 2018 | Ismael Molano Lafuente | 1,993 | 13th Almansa Open B | A10 |
| Dec 2023 | Abel Sempere Domenech | 1,979 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | A14 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Nazarov | 1,976 | ch-ESP Amateurs U2000 | D34 |
| Nov 2015 | Carmelo Jose Navarro Molina | 1,932 | ch-La Vila Region | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provincial Xixona Preferente | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 1,748 |
| 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,069 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,911 |
| ch-La Vila Region | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,917 |
| ch-ESP Amateurs U2000 | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 2,165 |
| III Torneo Internacional El Campello | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,118 |
| 7th Sueca Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,582 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lluis Navarro Rico's chess games?
79 games by Lluis Navarro Rico, from Aug 2012 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 Lluis Navarro Rico has played.
What does Lluis Navarro Rico play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Lluis Navarro Rico opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lluis Navarro Rico answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...b5 (13% of games).
What openings does Lluis Navarro Rico play as White?
As White, Lluis Navarro Rico's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lluis Navarro Rico play as Black?
As Black, Lluis Navarro Rico most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Lluis Navarro Rico's FIDE rating?
Lluis Navarro Rico is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Lluis Navarro Rico played?
Our database contains 79 games by Lluis Navarro Rico, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lluis Navarro Rico?
79 games by Lluis Navarro Rico 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.