Prepare against Vasily Naidich
Moldova · World #15,317 classical · FIDE ID 13901281
When preparing against Vasily Naidich, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Vasily Naidich, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vasily Naidich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasily Naidich 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 | 2,103 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,045 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,054 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 53.3% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasily Naidich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasily Naidich's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Naidich usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Naidich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Naidich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Naidich usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Naidich usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Naidich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Vasily Naidich's chess games
All 30 games by Vasily Naidich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Daniel Baratosi | 2,306 | Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | A96 |
| Mar 2023 | Jonas Freiberger | 2,236 | Werther Schloss Open 26th | A81 |
| Jul 2018 | Juergen Boehm | 2,233 | 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D10 |
| Oct 2026 | Tudor-Mihai Cruceru-Uceanu | 2,105 | Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | A15 |
| Apr 2023 | Fabian Stemmler | 2,095 | Werther Schloss Open 26th | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| Kishinev Binefacere Open | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| Werther Schloss Open 26th | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasily Naidich's chess games?
30 games by Vasily Naidich, from Jul 2007 to Oct 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 Vasily Naidich has played.
What does Vasily Naidich play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Vasily Naidich opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasily Naidich answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vasily Naidich play as White?
As White, Vasily Naidich's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasily Naidich play as Black?
As Black, Vasily Naidich most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Vasily Naidich's FIDE rating?
Vasily Naidich is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vasily Naidich played?
Our database contains 30 games by Vasily Naidich, covering Jul 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasily Naidich?
30 games by Vasily Naidich 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.