Prepare against Rafael Navarro Sancho
Spain · World #72,844 classical · FIDE ID 2277638
When preparing against Rafael Navarro Sancho, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Rafael Navarro Sancho, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Navarro Sancho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Navarro Sancho 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 | 1,812 | 1,944 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 13 | 27 | 29.8% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Navarro Sancho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Navarro Sancho's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 31.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 31.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sancho usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Rafael Navarro Sancho's chess games
All 57 games by Rafael Navarro Sancho in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Daniel Moreno Gracia | 2,122 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | C65 |
| Dec 2010 | David Belinchon Calleja | 1,990 | 9th Benidorm Open U2000 | C29 |
| Mar 2010 | Antonio Matamoros Villarreal | 1,971 | chT-Aragon Preferente | B23 |
| Mar 2008 | Francisco Barcena Laguia | 1,970 | chT-Aragon | B31 |
| Feb 2007 | Luis Antonio Carraminana Lopez | 1,967 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,684 |
| chT-Aragon Autonomico | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,048 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,667 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,986 |
| 3rd Zaragoza Primavera Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| chT-Aragon Honor I | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,753 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Navarro Sancho's chess games?
57 games by Rafael Navarro Sancho, from Jul 2007 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 Rafael Navarro Sancho has played.
What does Rafael Navarro Sancho play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rafael Navarro Sancho opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Navarro Sancho answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Navarro Sancho play as White?
As White, Rafael Navarro Sancho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Navarro Sancho play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Navarro Sancho most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Rafael Navarro Sancho's FIDE rating?
Rafael Navarro Sancho is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Rafael Navarro Sancho played?
Our database contains 57 games by Rafael Navarro Sancho, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Navarro Sancho?
57 games by Rafael Navarro Sancho 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.