Prepare against David Navara
GM · Czechia · World #137 classical · FIDE ID 309095
When preparing against David Navara, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 21.5% over 107 games.
Our database contains 4,488 games by David Navara, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Navara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Navara 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 | 2,606 | 2,751 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,588 | 2,751 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,628 | 2,806 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,488 | 2,128 | 1,533 | 827 | 47.4% |
| As White | 2,252 | 1,212 | 687 | 353 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 2,236 | 916 | 846 | 474 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Navara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Navara's side.
First moves as White (2,243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,067 | 47.6% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 826 | 36.8% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 219 | 9.8% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 116 | 5.2% | 61.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 69.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Navara usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Navara usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Navara usually continues d4 (69.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Navara usually continues c4 (67.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Navara usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Navara usually continues e4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,036 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 528 | 51.0% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 269 | 26.0% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 197 | 19.0% | 65.5% |
| e6 | 33 | 3.2% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (699 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 584 | 83.5% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 107 | 15.3% | 63.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
David Navara's chess games
All 4,488 games by David Navara in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 2,128 wins, 1,533 draws, 827 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 202 | 92/72/38 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 137 | 78/45/14 | 56.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 127 | 62/46/19 | 48.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 104 | 67/19/18 | 64.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 97 | 53/32/12 | 54.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 87 | 47/30/10 | 54.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 80 | 44/26/10 | 55.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 63 | 37/12/14 | 58.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 62 | 36/16/10 | 58.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 58 | 30/20/8 | 51.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 189 | 95/63/31 | 50.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 162 | 68/52/42 | 42.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 115 | 43/48/24 | 37.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 107 | 23/66/18 | 21.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 100 | 32/43/25 | 32.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 93 | 35/38/20 | 37.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 87 | 32/40/15 | 36.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 86 | 26/45/15 | 30.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 86 | 41/32/13 | 47.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 86 | 43/24/19 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Charity Cup Prelim | C65 |
| Aug 2017 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Saint Louis Rapid | B12 |
| Apr 2019 | Liren Ding | 2,812 | 6th Gashimov Memorial | D49 |
| Jan 2012 | Levon Aronian | 2,805 | 74th Tata Steel Masters | D90 |
| Aug 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,795 | Olympiad-41 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 493 | 346.5 | 2,576 |
| ch-CZE | 2024 | 153 | 119.5 | 2,702 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 106 | 80.5 | 2,697 |
| Prague Cez Trophy Match | 2022 | 87 | 33 | 2,623 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 86 | 47 | 2,678 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 71 | 43.5 | 2,701 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2018 | 49 | 36.5 | 2,630 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,677 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergei Movsesian (55 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (46 games) · Wesley So (42 games) · Pentala Harikrishna (38 games) · Radoslaw Wojtaszek (28 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (28 games) · Vlastimil Babula (24 games) · Alexander Grischuk (24 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Navara's chess games?
4,488 games by David Navara, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Navara has played.
What does David Navara play on the first move as White?
Across 2,243 games with White in our database, David Navara opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Navara answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does David Navara play as White?
As White, David Navara's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (202 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (137 games, 56.9% win rate); Slav Defense (127 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Navara play as Black?
As Black, David Navara most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (189 games, 50.3% win rate); Sicilian (162 games, 42.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (115 games, 37.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,236 games.
What is David Navara's FIDE rating?
David Navara is currently rated 2,606 in classical chess, 2,588 in rapid and 2,628 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,751 (Jun 2015).
How many games has David Navara played?
Our database contains 4,488 games by David Navara, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,128 wins, 1,533 draws, 827 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Navara?
4,488 games by David Navara 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.