Prepare against Tiago Cunha Navarro
Brazil · World #14,816 classical · FIDE ID 2106280
When preparing against Tiago Cunha Navarro, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 410 games by Tiago Cunha Navarro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tiago Cunha Navarro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tiago Cunha Navarro 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 | 2,108 | 2,215 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,151 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,156 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 181 | 48 | 181 | 44.1% |
| As White | 213 | 89 | 28 | 96 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 197 | 92 | 20 | 85 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tiago Cunha Navarro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tiago Cunha Navarro's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 71.4% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 48 | 22.5% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.2% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Navarro usually continues c4 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Navarro usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Navarro usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Navarro usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Navarro usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Navarro usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 65.7% | 60.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 14.1% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 11.1% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 71.8% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 16.9% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 9.9% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Tiago Cunha Navarro's chess games
All 410 games by Tiago Cunha Navarro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 181 wins, 48 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 39 | 17/1/21 | 43.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/2/9 | 59.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Everaldo Matsuura | 2,474 | Belo Horizonte pre olympic | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | D17 |
| Dec 2024 | Prithu Gupta | 2,412 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Oct 2024 | Maxim Novik | 2,411 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Dec 2024 | Boris Abrashkin | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 221 | 100.5 | 2,140 |
| Goiania Open | 2017 | 12 | 9 | 2,110 |
| 2nd Goiania IRT | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,103 |
| Aparecida Miranda Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Brasilia 50 years | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,125 |
| 2nd Brasilia Almeida Vas Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-Paulista | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,167 |
| 4th Florianopolis Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tiago Cunha Navarro's chess games?
410 games by Tiago Cunha Navarro, from Apr 2003 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 Tiago Cunha Navarro has played.
What does Tiago Cunha Navarro play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Tiago Cunha Navarro opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tiago Cunha Navarro answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tiago Cunha Navarro play as White?
As White, Tiago Cunha Navarro's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tiago Cunha Navarro play as Black?
As Black, Tiago Cunha Navarro most often plays: Slav Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Tiago Cunha Navarro's FIDE rating?
Tiago Cunha Navarro is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Tiago Cunha Navarro played?
Our database contains 410 games by Tiago Cunha Navarro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 48 draws, 181 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tiago Cunha Navarro?
410 games by Tiago Cunha Navarro 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.