Prepare against Jaan Narva
FM · Estonia · World #20,308 classical · FIDE ID 4500148
When preparing against Jaan Narva, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Jaan Narva, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jaan Narva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaan 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 | 2,056 | 2,300 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 2,263 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,263 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 44 | 57 | 62 | 27.0% |
| As White | 81 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 19 | 29 | 34 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaan Narva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaan Narva's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 56.8% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 18.5% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Narva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Narva usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Narva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Narva usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Narva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Narva usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 54.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Jaan Narva's chess games
All 163 games by Jaan Narva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 44 wins, 57 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Aleksandr Volodin | 2,498 | 46th Vaksali Raua Memorial | D36 |
| Aug 2001 | Sergei Zjukin | 2,415 | ch-EST Int | B04 |
| Jan 1998 | Olav Sepp | 2,400 | chT-EST | E76 |
| Jan 1989 | Kalle Kiik | 2,395 | Tallinn B | E06 |
| Apr 1999 | Hendrik Olde | 2,368 | chT-EST | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EST | 2002 | 37 | 22 | 2,362 |
| Tallinn B | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 2,344 |
| ch-EST Int | 2001 | 10 | 2 | 2,227 |
| 24th Heart of Finland Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,199 |
| Keres Memorial B | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,299 |
| 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| 50th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 28th Heart of Finland Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaan Narva's chess games?
163 games by Jaan Narva, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Jaan Narva has played.
What does Jaan Narva play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Jaan Narva opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaan Narva answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jaan Narva play as White?
As White, Jaan Narva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaan Narva play as Black?
As Black, Jaan Narva most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Jaan Narva's FIDE rating?
Jaan Narva is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Jaan Narva played?
Our database contains 163 games by Jaan Narva, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 57 draws, 62 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaan Narva?
163 games by Jaan 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.