David Navara vs Anton Korobov
GM David Navara (2619) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
David Navara and Anton Korobov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Navara leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Navara | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navara with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Korobov with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Navara | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Navara | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Anton Korobov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 |
| Jan 2026 | David Navara | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 |
| Sep 2023 | Anton Korobov | David Navara | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10th Katowice POL-HUN |
| Sep 2022 | Anton Korobov | David Navara | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-POL Ekstraliga |
| Feb 2022 | David Navara | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-CZE 2122 |
| Jan 2021 | Anton Korobov | David Navara | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Anton Korobov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jan 2017 | David Navara | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT-CZE 1617 |
| Mar 2015 | Anton Korobov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 16th ch-EU |
| Jul 2007 | Anton Korobov | David Navara | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Pardubice Synthesia Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between David Navara and Anton Korobov?
In 10 recorded games, David Navara has 4 wins, Anton Korobov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have David Navara and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2007 to Jan 2026.
What openings do David Navara and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.