Prepare against Boris Navrodskiy
FM · Russia · World #13,150 classical · FIDE ID 24176826
When preparing against Boris Navrodskiy, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Boris Navrodskiy, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Navrodskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Navrodskiy 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 | 2,127 | 2,356 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,105 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,134 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 101 | 10 | 150 | 38.7% |
| As White | 130 | 45 | 9 | 76 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 131 | 56 | 1 | 74 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Navrodskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Navrodskiy's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 86.9% | 35.8% |
| e4 | 16 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 35.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Navrodskiy usually continues c4 (35.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Navrodskiy usually continues c4 (24.1% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Navrodskiy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Navrodskiy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Navrodskiy usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Navrodskiy usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 57.9% | 42.4% |
| d6 | 24 | 42.1% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 53.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 31.7% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
Boris Navrodskiy's chess games
All 261 games by Boris Navrodskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 101 wins, 10 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/3/17 | 25.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 13/0/11 | 54.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Martinez Alcantara,Jose Eduardo | 2,650 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | A13 |
| Mar 2026 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,555 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Gholami Orimi,Mahdi | 2,530 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Gutman,G | 2,445 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Gontcharov,Vladislav | 2,421 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 108 | 46.5 | 2,169 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 58 | 23 | 2,123 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Navrodskiy's chess games?
261 games by Boris Navrodskiy, from Nov 2010 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 Boris Navrodskiy has played.
What does Boris Navrodskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Boris Navrodskiy opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Navrodskiy answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Boris Navrodskiy play as White?
As White, Boris Navrodskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Navrodskiy play as Black?
As Black, Boris Navrodskiy most often plays: Pirc Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Keres Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Boris Navrodskiy's FIDE rating?
Boris Navrodskiy is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (May 2018).
How many games has Boris Navrodskiy played?
Our database contains 261 games by Boris Navrodskiy, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 10 draws, 150 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Navrodskiy?
261 games by Boris Navrodskiy 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.