Prepare against David Najart
France · World #12,139 classical · FIDE ID 623954
Our database contains 106 games by David Najart, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Najart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Najart 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 | 2,139 | 2,280 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,239 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,213 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 40 | 23 | 43 | 37.7% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 12 | 21 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Najart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Najart's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 54.4% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 36.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 53.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Najart usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Najart usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Najart usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Najart usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Najart usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Najart usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
David Najart's chess games
All 106 games by David Najart in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 40 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Luc Bergez | 2,395 | 10th Plancoet Open A | E90 |
| Apr 2010 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,215 | ch-FRA U18 | D15 |
| Aug 2012 | Maxime Marie | 2,192 | ch-FRA Open A | A25 |
| Aug 2011 | Dylan Viennot | 2,150 | ch-FRA Open A | A90 |
| Aug 2011 | Jean Louis Gidel | 2,145 | ch-FRA Open A | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2013 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,239 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,206 |
| 14th Marianske Lazne Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,918 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,284 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,924 |
| 31st Avoine Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Najart's chess games?
106 games by David Najart, from Jan 2007 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 David Najart has played.
What does David Najart play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, David Najart opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Najart answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does David Najart play as White?
As White, David Najart's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Najart play as Black?
As Black, David Najart most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is David Najart's FIDE rating?
David Najart is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2019).
How many games has David Najart played?
Our database contains 106 games by David Najart, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Najart?
106 games by David Najart 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.