Prepare against Mikhei Navumenka
FM · FIDE · World #4,232 classical · FIDE ID 13514075
When preparing against Mikhei Navumenka, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 439 games by Mikhei Navumenka, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhei Navumenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhei Navumenka 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 | 2,297 | 2,304 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,253 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,360 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 212 | 109 | 118 | 48.3% |
| As White | 227 | 102 | 57 | 68 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 212 | 110 | 52 | 50 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhei Navumenka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhei Navumenka's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 56.4% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 18.1% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 35 | 15.4% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.2% | 39.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Navumenka usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Navumenka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Navumenka usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 51.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Navumenka usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Navumenka usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Navumenka usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 88 | 80.7% | 60.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 13.8% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 75.3% | 71.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.9% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Mikhei Navumenka's chess games
All 439 games by Mikhei Navumenka in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 212 wins, 109 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 56 | 25/19/12 | 44.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | Titled Tuesday | A04 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | D58 |
| Apr 2021 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 2,456 | Orsha Open | E63 |
| Feb 2025 | Ivan Rozum | 2,443 | 23rd Orsha Open A 2025 | D12 |
| Aug 2026 | Aron Pasti | 2,439 | European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 50 | 26 | 2,318 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2024 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2023 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,183 |
| Orsha Open | 2026 | 24 | 14 | 2,198 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,882 |
| World Cup U14 KO | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,448 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,469 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maksim Tsaruk (11 games) · Artiom Stribuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhei Navumenka's chess games?
439 games by Mikhei Navumenka, from Dec 2014 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 Mikhei Navumenka has played.
What does Mikhei Navumenka play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Mikhei Navumenka opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhei Navumenka answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikhei Navumenka play as White?
As White, Mikhei Navumenka's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhei Navumenka play as Black?
As Black, Mikhei Navumenka most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Mikhei Navumenka's FIDE rating?
Mikhei Navumenka is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Mikhei Navumenka played?
Our database contains 439 games by Mikhei Navumenka, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 109 draws, 118 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhei Navumenka?
439 games by Mikhei Navumenka 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.