Prepare against Petr Naumov
CM · Russia · World #4,637 classical · FIDE ID 34261311
When preparing against Petr Naumov, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Petr Naumov, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petr Naumov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Naumov 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 | 2,284 | 2,321 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,171 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,284 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 68 | 28 | 86 | 37.4% |
| As White | 91 | 34 | 11 | 46 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 34 | 17 | 40 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Naumov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Naumov's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 60.4% | 35.5% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 30.8% | 60.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 6.6% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Naumov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Naumov usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Naumov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Naumov usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Naumov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Naumov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 89.2% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 77.8% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Petr Naumov's chess games
All 182 games by Petr Naumov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 68 wins, 28 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,497 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | D33 |
| Jul 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,483 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A14 |
| Jul 2026 | Stefan Tadic | 2,435 | Serbia Open 2026 | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,422 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Stephen Jessel | 2,364 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,259 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 9 | 2,218 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,129 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Naumov's chess games?
182 games by Petr Naumov, from Jul 2017 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 Petr Naumov has played.
What does Petr Naumov play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Petr Naumov opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Naumov answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Petr Naumov play as White?
As White, Petr Naumov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Naumov play as Black?
As Black, Petr Naumov most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Petr Naumov's FIDE rating?
Petr Naumov is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Petr Naumov played?
Our database contains 182 games by Petr Naumov, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 28 draws, 86 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Naumov?
182 games by Petr Naumov 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.