Prepare against Alena Navratilova
Czechia · World #100,082 classical · FIDE ID 337625
When preparing against Alena Navratilova, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 60 games by Alena Navratilova, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alena Navratilova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alena Navratilova 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 | 1,729 | 1,857 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 11 | 28 | 21 | 18.3% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alena Navratilova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alena Navratilova's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Navratilova usually continues d4 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Navratilova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Navratilova usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Alena Navratilova's chess games
All 60 games by Alena Navratilova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Martin Chlpik | 2,120 | ch-SVK Open B | A49 |
| Nov 2008 | Bretislav Tejnsky | 1,974 | 9th Liberec Open | A40 |
| Mar 2008 | Vojtech Rut | 1,586 | ch-CZE Juniors Open B | C00 |
| Sep 2017 | Ivan Kovacs | 1,552 | 11th Trebic Highlands Open | D02 |
| Mar 2008 | Radim Hatas | 1,504 | ch-CZE Juniors Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 11th Trebic Highlands Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,608 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,225 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,690 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,858 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open B | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,522 |
| 9th Liberec Open | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alena Navratilova's chess games?
60 games by Alena Navratilova, from Jan 2009 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 Alena Navratilova has played.
What does Alena Navratilova play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Alena Navratilova opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alena Navratilova answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Alena Navratilova play as White?
As White, Alena Navratilova's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alena Navratilova play as Black?
As Black, Alena Navratilova most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Alena Navratilova's FIDE rating?
Alena Navratilova is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Alena Navratilova played?
Our database contains 60 games by Alena Navratilova, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses (18.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alena Navratilova?
60 games by Alena Navratilova 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.