Prepare against Victor Navarro Martinez
FM · Spain · World #5,688 classical · FIDE ID 54509963
When preparing against Victor Navarro Martinez, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 179 games by Victor Navarro Martinez, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Navarro Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Navarro Martinez 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 | 2,256 | 2,340 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,172 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 71 | 37 | 71 | 39.7% |
| As White | 88 | 38 | 18 | 32 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 91 | 33 | 19 | 39 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Navarro Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Navarro Martinez's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 47.7% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 37 | 42.0% | 45.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Martinez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 32.0% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 26.0% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
Victor Navarro Martinez's chess games
All 179 games by Victor Navarro Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Aug 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: 71 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Robin Swinkels | 2,511 | 2nd Cidade De Lagos Open | E49 |
| Aug 2026 | Harry Grieve | 2,508 | Campeonato de España por Equipos de Club de Segunda División SUR | A10 |
| Aug 2026 | Javier Habans Aguerrea | 2,453 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | D24 |
| Apr 2026 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,432 | 10th Semana Santa Open | D35 |
| Oct 2024 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,412 | 2nd Cidade De Lagos Open | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 15 | 11 | 2,012 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| 4th Bambuchess Magistral | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,393 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,819 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,298 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Navarro Martinez's chess games?
179 games by Victor Navarro Martinez, from Jan 2017 to Aug 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 Navarro Martinez has played.
What does Victor Navarro Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Victor Navarro Martinez opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Navarro Martinez answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Victor Navarro Martinez play as White?
As White, Victor Navarro Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Navarro Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Victor Navarro Martinez most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Victor Navarro Martinez's FIDE rating?
Victor Navarro Martinez is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Victor Navarro Martinez played?
Our database contains 179 games by Victor Navarro Martinez, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Navarro Martinez?
179 games by Victor Navarro Martinez 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.