Prepare against Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas
Spain · World #20,129 classical · FIDE ID 2213028
When preparing against Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 71 games by Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas 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 | 2,056 | 2,234 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 31.0% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 61.3% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 35.5% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Nicolas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 73.7% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas's chess games
All 71 games by Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Sergio Bolado Saez | 2,388 | chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | D91 |
| Jan 1994 | Francisco Jose Perez Perez | 2,255 | Alcobendas Open | A24 |
| Sep 2002 | Aurelio Vila Dupla | 2,226 | chT-ESP 1 | A11 |
| Jan 2010 | Luis Julio Solaesa Navalpotro | 2,224 | chT-Madrid Honor | A45 |
| May 2005 | Oliver Gonzalez Somoza | 2,224 | Madrid 05 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Madrid 1415 | 2015 | 14 | 5 | 2,099 |
| chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | 2013 | 14 | 2 | 2,036 |
| chT-Madrid Honor | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 2,245 |
| Madrid | 2006 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,218 |
| Madrid 05 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,170 |
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| Alcobendas Open | 1994 | 3 | 2 | 2,450 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas's chess games?
71 games by Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas, 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 Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas has played.
What does Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas play as White?
As White, Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas play as Black?
As Black, Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas's FIDE rating?
Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas played?
Our database contains 71 games by Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas?
71 games by Victor Manuel Navarro Nicolas 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.