Prepare against Naum Segal
LVA · World #59,744 classical · FIDE ID 11600543
Our database contains 67 games by Naum Segal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Naum Segal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naum Segal 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 | 1,857 | 2,233 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,098 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,050 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 24 | 10 | 33 | 35.8% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naum Segal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naum Segal's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 39.4% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Segal usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Segal usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Segal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Segal usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Segal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Segal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Naum Segal's chess games
All 67 games by Naum Segal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Genrikh Chepukaitis | 2,420 | 6th Chigorin Memorial | B06 |
| Nov 1998 | Andrey Kirusha | 2,400 | 6th Chigorin Memorial | D32 |
| Aug 2000 | Meelis Kanep | 2,302 | Keres Memorial Open | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Viktor Ianov | 2,300 | Lilie Open | D02 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergej Shilov | 2,295 | Pardubice GPilt Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Chigorin Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,211 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| Pardubice Open | 1992 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,203 |
| Lilie Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,267 |
| 17th Wch Seniors | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,310 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1992 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,184 |
| Bydgoszcz Open B | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naum Segal's chess games?
67 games by Naum Segal, from Apr 2003 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 Naum Segal has played.
What does Naum Segal play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Naum Segal opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naum Segal answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does Naum Segal play as White?
As White, Naum Segal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naum Segal play as Black?
As Black, Naum Segal most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Naum Segal's FIDE rating?
Naum Segal is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Naum Segal played?
Our database contains 67 games by Naum Segal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naum Segal?
67 games by Naum Segal 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.