Prepare against Samuel Navarrete Espi
FM · Spain · World #7,461 classical · FIDE ID 2237725
Our database contains 328 games by Samuel Navarrete Espi, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Navarrete Espi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Navarrete Espi 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 | 2,215 | 2,331 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,280 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,223 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 137 | 60 | 131 | 41.8% |
| As White | 165 | 76 | 30 | 59 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 163 | 61 | 30 | 72 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Navarrete Espi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Navarrete Espi's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Espi usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Espi usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Espi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 96.2% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 96.6% | 43.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Samuel Navarrete Espi's chess games
All 328 games by Samuel Navarrete Espi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 137 wins, 60 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/5/15 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D79 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,482 | 39th La Roda Open | B76 |
| Apr 2012 | Mihai Suba | 2,438 | 39th La Roda Open | B03 |
| Aug 2014 | David Larino Nieto | 2,432 | 79th ch-ESP | A01 |
| Apr 2012 | Sergio Garza Marco | 2,404 | 39th La Roda Open | E84 |
| Jul 2011 | David Pardo Simon | 2,385 | ch-ESP U16 | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2011 | 30 | 20 | 1,957 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2012 | 20 | 13 | 2,172 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2007 | 15 | 8 | 2,061 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 15 | 11 | 1,921 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Navarrete Espi's chess games?
328 games by Samuel Navarrete Espi, from Apr 2008 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 Samuel Navarrete Espi has played.
What does Samuel Navarrete Espi play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Samuel Navarrete Espi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Navarrete Espi answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Samuel Navarrete Espi play as White?
As White, Samuel Navarrete Espi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Navarrete Espi play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Navarrete Espi most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Samuel Navarrete Espi's FIDE rating?
Samuel Navarrete Espi is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Samuel Navarrete Espi played?
Our database contains 328 games by Samuel Navarrete Espi, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 60 draws, 131 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Navarrete Espi?
328 games by Samuel Navarrete Espi 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.