Prepare against Yaroslav Naumovich
Belarus · World #13,376 classical · FIDE ID 13514563
When preparing against Yaroslav Naumovich, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Yaroslav Naumovich, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yaroslav Naumovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaroslav Naumovich 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 | 2,124 | 2,163 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,058 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,306 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 72 | 69 | 72 | 33.8% |
| As White | 110 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 32 | 29 | 42 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaroslav Naumovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaroslav Naumovich's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 44.5% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 29.1% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 23.6% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Naumovich usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Naumovich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Naumovich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Naumovich usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Naumovich usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Naumovich usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 65.5% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 16 | 27.6% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 62.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 37.9% | 27.3% |
Yaroslav Naumovich's chess games
All 213 games by Yaroslav Naumovich 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: 72 wins, 69 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Sergei Mihajlovskij | 2,370 | Minsk Open | D40 |
| Feb 2015 | Valerij Smirnov | 2,354 | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | E73 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Timerkhanov | 2,354 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E04 |
| Aug 2024 | Vladislav Kundianok | 2,352 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D38 |
| Aug 2022 | Egor Filipets | 2,343 | Minsk Open | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2024 | 25 | 15 | 2,158 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2022 | 22 | 12 | 1,881 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,076 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,194 |
| Orsha Open | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,820 |
| Rogachev Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Rogachev | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,128 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaroslav Naumovich's chess games?
213 games by Yaroslav Naumovich, 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 Yaroslav Naumovich has played.
What does Yaroslav Naumovich play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Yaroslav Naumovich opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaroslav Naumovich answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Yaroslav Naumovich play as White?
As White, Yaroslav Naumovich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaroslav Naumovich play as Black?
As Black, Yaroslav Naumovich most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Yaroslav Naumovich's FIDE rating?
Yaroslav Naumovich is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Yaroslav Naumovich played?
Our database contains 213 games by Yaroslav Naumovich, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 69 draws, 72 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaroslav Naumovich?
213 games by Yaroslav Naumovich 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.