David Navara vs Robert Kempinski
GM David Navara (2619) · GM Robert Kempinski (2516)
David Navara and Robert Kempinski have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Navara leads 5 wins to 0, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Navara | Draws | Kempinski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navara with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kempinski with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Navara | Draws | Kempinski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Navara | Draws | Kempinski |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Robert Kempinski | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-CZE 2324 |
| Feb 2022 | David Navara | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 2122 |
| Jun 2018 | Robert Kempinski | David Navara | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-POL |
| Nov 2017 | David Navara | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-POL |
| Mar 2015 | David Navara | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th ch-EU |
| Sep 2014 | David Navara | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 70th chT-POL |
| Jul 2013 | Robert Kempinski | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 41st chT-GRE |
| Jul 2012 | David Navara | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 40th chT-GRE |
| Jul 2010 | Robert Kempinski | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 38th chT-GRE Div-A |
| Feb 2009 | David Navara | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 0809 |
| Aug 2005 | Robert Kempinski | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th EU-chT |
| May 2004 | Robert Kempinski | David Navara | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between David Navara and Robert Kempinski?
In 12 recorded games, David Navara has 5 wins, Robert Kempinski has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have David Navara and Robert Kempinski played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2004 to Jan 2024.
What openings do David Navara and Robert Kempinski play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.