Prepare against Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez
NIC · World #31,493 classical · FIDE ID 6100333
When preparing against Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 127 games by Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez 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 | 1,977 | 2,148 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,049 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,046 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 50 | 31 | 46 | 39.4% |
| As White | 61 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 57.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 26.2% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.4% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Narvaez usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Narvaez usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Narvaez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Narvaez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Narvaez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Narvaez usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 30.3% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez's chess games
All 127 games by Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez 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: 50 wins, 31 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | William Bravo | 2,243 | ch-NCA | D94 |
| Mar 2011 | Jorge Picado | 2,228 | ch-NCA | E80 |
| Mar 2022 | Alberto Javier Salazar Cabezas | 2,162 | ch-NCA final | D02 |
| Nov 2015 | Luis A Arauz | 2,090 | chT-NCA | B06 |
| Jul 2011 | Mariano Madrigal | 2,088 | Managua KPMG Masters | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 26 | 16 | 1,985 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,983 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2022 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-NCA final | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,997 |
| ch-NCA | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-NCA 2nd phase | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| Managua KPMG Masters | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,908 |
| 3rd Managua Muniz Memorial | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez's chess games?
127 games by Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez, 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 Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez has played.
What does Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez answers 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez play as White?
As White, Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez's FIDE rating?
Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez played?
Our database contains 127 games by Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 31 draws, 46 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez?
127 games by Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez 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.