Prepare against David Naimov
Tajikistan · World #93,457 classical · FIDE ID 14703017
When preparing against David Naimov, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by David Naimov, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Naimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Naimov 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 | 1,748 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,739 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,696 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 2 | 26 | 28.2% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Naimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Naimov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Naimov usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Naimov usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Naimov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
David Naimov's chess games
All 39 games by David Naimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ivan Resti Garcia | 1,750 | World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Eldar Duishenaliev | 1,685 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | E01 |
| Apr 2026 | Aidan Batyrbekov | 1,568 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | E67 |
| Jun 2026 | Radu Albu | 1,559 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | E00 |
| Apr 2026 | Enejan Charygeldiyeva | 1,555 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| 7th SCO Int Team | 2025 | 10 | 0 | 2,045 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 0 | 1,957 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,847 |
| World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,150 |
| Kazakhstan CUP 2 stage 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Naimov's chess games?
39 games by David Naimov, from Jul 2024 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 David Naimov has played.
What does David Naimov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, David Naimov opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Naimov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Naimov play as White?
As White, David Naimov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Naimov play as Black?
As Black, David Naimov most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is David Naimov's FIDE rating?
David Naimov is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Naimov played?
Our database contains 39 games by David Naimov, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Naimov?
39 games by David Naimov 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.