David Navara vs Lubomir Ftacnik
GM David Navara (2619) · GM Lubomir Ftacnik (2408)
David Navara and Lubomir Ftacnik have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Navara leads 12 wins to 2, with 3 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Navara | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navara with White | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Ftacnik with White | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Navara | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Navara | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 |
| Apr 2023 | David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-SVK 2223 |
| Sep 2020 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-SVK 1920 |
| Mar 2018 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-SVK 1718 |
| Mar 2017 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chT-SVK 1617 |
| Mar 2014 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 1314 |
| Apr 2013 | David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CZE 1213 |
| Mar 2011 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 12th ch-EU |
| Nov 2009 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | chT-CZE 0910 |
| Sep 2008 | David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | CZE-SVK Rapid Cup |
| Sep 2008 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 0-1 | Slav Defense | CZE-SVK Cup blitz |
| Sep 2008 | David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | CZE-SVK Cup blitz |
| Sep 2008 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 0-1 | Slav Defense | CZE-SVK Rapid Cup |
| Feb 2008 | David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-CZE 0708 |
| Dec 2006 | David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2006-07 |
| Dec 2006 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CZE 0607 |
| May 2006 | Lubomir Ftacnik | David Navara | 0-1 | English Opening | Olympiad-37 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between David Navara and Lubomir Ftacnik?
In 17 recorded games, David Navara has 12 wins, Lubomir Ftacnik has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have David Navara and Lubomir Ftacnik played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from May 2006 to Feb 2026.
What openings do David Navara and Lubomir Ftacnik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.