David Navara vs Ivan Cheparinov
GM David Navara (2619) · GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631)
David Navara and Ivan Cheparinov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Navara leads 6 wins to 3, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Navara | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navara with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Cheparinov with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Navara | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Navara | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | David Navara | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Sep 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Sep 2017 | David Navara | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 0-1 | Scotch Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 1-0 | Scotch Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | David Navara | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2017 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18th ch-EU |
| Mar 2015 | David Navara | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16th ch-EU |
| Mar 2012 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Mar 2009 | David Navara | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10th ch-EU |
| Aug 2008 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Sochi FIDE GP |
| May 2008 | David Navara | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th chT-EU |
| Jan 2006 | Ivan Cheparinov | David Navara | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus B |
| Jan 1995 | David Navara | Ivan Cheparinov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-EU U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between David Navara and Ivan Cheparinov?
In 15 recorded games, David Navara has 6 wins, Ivan Cheparinov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have David Navara and Ivan Cheparinov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Feb 2024.
What openings do David Navara and Ivan Cheparinov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.