Prepare against Alexander Naumann
GM · DEU · World #685 classical · FIDE ID 4623169
Our database contains 1,277 games by Alexander Naumann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Naumann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Naumann 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 | 2,489 | 2,569 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,549 | 2,549 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,486 | 2,570 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,277 | 492 | 582 | 203 | 38.5% |
| As White | 640 | 290 | 273 | 77 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 637 | 202 | 309 | 126 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Naumann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Naumann's side.
First moves as White (640 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 279 | 43.6% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 275 | 43.0% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 8.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 27 | 4.2% | 75.9% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Naumann usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Naumann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Naumann usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Naumann usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Naumann usually continues c4 (74.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Naumann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 184 | 62.4% | 59.0% |
| e5 | 69 | 23.4% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 26 | 8.8% | 63.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 5.4% | 59.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 61.5% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 74 | 37.9% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Alexander Naumann's chess games
All 1,277 games by Alexander Naumann 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: 492 wins, 582 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 56 | 26/26/4 | 46.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 55 | 23/24/8 | 41.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 48 | 17/26/5 | 35.4% |
| E08 | Catalan | 30 | 9/15/6 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 10/15/0 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 32/27/13 | 44.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 65 | 16/37/12 | 24.6% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 44 | 12/23/9 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 37 | 13/15/9 | 35.1% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 35 | 9/16/10 | 25.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 11/18/3 | 34.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 1/11/5 | 5.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh | 2,747 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,678 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Jan 2006 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,662 | EU-ch Internet 3rd | C62 |
| Oct 2015 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,659 | 9th Wch Blitz | E01 |
| Oct 2015 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,648 | 9th Wch Blitz | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 28 | 14 | 2,369 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 27 | 21 | 2,548 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 26 | 14 | 2,453 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 8 | 2,425 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 21 | 13 | 2,355 |
| Wch U16 | 1995 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1997 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,345 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 15 | 6 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Naumann's chess games?
1,277 games by Alexander Naumann, 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 Alexander Naumann has played.
What does Alexander Naumann play on the first move as White?
Across 640 games with White in our database, Alexander Naumann opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Naumann answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexander Naumann play as White?
As White, Alexander Naumann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (56 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 35.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 640 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Naumann play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Naumann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (65 games, 24.6% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 637 games.
What is Alexander Naumann's FIDE rating?
Alexander Naumann is currently rated 2,489 in classical chess, 2,549 in rapid and 2,486 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,569 (May 2017).
How many games has Alexander Naumann played?
Our database contains 1,277 games by Alexander Naumann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 492 wins, 582 draws, 203 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Naumann?
1,277 games by Alexander Naumann 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.