Prepare against David Narva
Sweden · World #26,758 classical · FIDE ID 24128856
When preparing against David Narva, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 135 games by David Narva, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Narva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Narva 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 | 2,007 | 2,168 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,021 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,966 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 42 | 33 | 60 | 31.1% |
| As White | 73 | 22 | 21 | 30 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 32.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 856 rated games against 641 different opponents, across 181 events in 11 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 676 | 261 | 154 | 261 | 38.6% | 1,993 | 1,986 | 13 |
| Rapid | 122 | 66 | 24 | 32 | 54.1% | 1,862 | 1,963 | 8 |
| Blitz | 58 | 26 | 3 | 29 | 44.8% | 1,953 | 1,908 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 403 | 102 | 87 | 214 | 25.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 360 | 207 | 78 | 75 | 57.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 9 vs IM · 22 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 109 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,931 | 1,998 |
| 2025 | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 1,914 | 2,007 |
| 2024 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 1,804 | 1,884 |
| 2023 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1,993 | 2,047 |
| 2022 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1,935 | 1,935 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,934 | 2,094 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2,143 | 2,210 |
| 2019 | 65 | 27 | 16 | 22 | 1,962 | 1,993 |
| 2018 | 69 | 31 | 12 | 26 | 1,958 | 1,988 |
| 2017 | 90 | 39 | 19 | 32 | 2,001 | 2,037 |
| 2016 | 94 | 37 | 25 | 32 | 2,029 | 2,037 |
| 2015 | 114 | 50 | 22 | 42 | 2,007 | 2,014 |
| 2014 | 94 | 31 | 24 | 39 | 2,014 | 1,968 |
| 2013 | 93 | 37 | 12 | 44 | 1,976 | 1,925 |
| 2012 | 62 | 34 | 8 | 20 | 1,899 | 1,947 |
| 2011 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1,896 | 1,719 |
| 2010 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 1,790 | 1,550 |
| 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | – | – |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,538 | 1,138 |
Where David Narva has played
Sweden (161) · Greece (7) · Czechia (2) · France (2) · Latvia (2) · United Arab Emirates (2) · Denmark (1) · Spain (1) · FAI (1) · Finland (1) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Narva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Narva's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 89.0% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Narva usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Narva usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Narva usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Narva usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Narva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 45.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 38.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
David Narva's chess games
All 135 games by David Narva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Oct 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: 42 wins, 33 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C02 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Iva Videnova-Kuljasevic | 2,398 | 17th Dubai Open | C15 |
| Mar 2016 | Jesper Hamark | 2,331 | chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | A26 |
| Apr 2015 | Zeinab Mamedjarova | 2,303 | 17th Dubai Open | C41 |
| Jun 2018 | Eivind Olav Risting | 2,301 | 2nd Hersonissos Open | B10 |
| Jun 2018 | Lucas Ranaldi | 2,283 | 2nd Hersonissos Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 23 | 14 | 2,143 |
| Uppsala Young Champions Open | 2016 | 12 | 5 | 1,920 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2,002 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,644 |
| 45th Rilton Cup | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 2,060 |
| 43rd Rilton Cup | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
| 44th Rilton Cup | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 2,071 |
| 2nd Hersonissos Open | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Narva's chess games?
135 games by David Narva, from Sep 2010 to Oct 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 Narva has played.
What does David Narva play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, David Narva opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Narva answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does David Narva play as White?
As White, David Narva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Narva play as Black?
As Black, David Narva most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is David Narva's FIDE rating?
David Narva is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Aug 2016).
How many games has David Narva played?
Our database contains 135 games by David Narva, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 33 draws, 60 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Narva?
135 games by David Narva 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.