David Navara vs Vincent Keymer
GM David Navara (2619) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
David Navara and Vincent Keymer have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2021 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Navara leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Navara | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navara with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Keymer with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Navara | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Navara | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Vincent Keymer | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 8th Prague Masters 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Vincent Keymer | D Navara | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Vincent Keymer | D Navara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | D Navara | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Apr 2025 | Vincent Keymer | D Navara | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Mar 2025 | D Navara | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 7th Prague Masters |
| Aug 2024 | David Navara | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Rubinstein Memorial 60th |
| Feb 2024 | David Navara | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Prague Masters |
| Jul 2023 | David Navara | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 56th Biel |
| Jul 2023 | Vincent Keymer | David Navara | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 56th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | David Navara | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 56th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Vincent Keymer | David Navara | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 56th Biel Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Vincent Keymer | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | 5th Prague Masters |
| Sep 2022 | Vincent Keymer | David Navara | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Nov 2021 | David Navara | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2021 | David Navara | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21st ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between David Navara and Vincent Keymer?
In 16 recorded games, David Navara has 1 wins, Vincent Keymer has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have David Navara and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Sep 2021 to Feb 2026.
What openings do David Navara and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.