Pavel Simacek vs David Navara
GM Pavel Simacek (2373) · GM David Navara (2619)
Pavel Simacek and David Navara have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1998 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Simacek leads 0 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Simacek | Draws | Navara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simacek with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Navara with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Simacek | Draws | Navara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Simacek | Draws | Navara |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | David Navara | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Czech Open 2026 | G 1 |
| May 2024 | David Navara | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CZE |
| May 2023 | David Navara | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | London System | ch-CZE |
| Apr 2014 | Pavel Simacek | David Navara | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-CZE |
| May 2010 | Pavel Simacek | David Navara | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CZE |
| Mar 2005 | Pavel Simacek | David Navara | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 0405 |
| Feb 2003 | Pavel Simacek | David Navara | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | chT-CZE 0203 |
| Mar 2002 | David Navara | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | SVK Cup |
| Aug 1999 | Pavel Simacek | David Navara | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olomouc Mipap Cup |
| Aug 1998 | David Navara | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Olomouc Energy Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Simacek and David Navara?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Simacek has 0 wins, David Navara has 10 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Pavel Simacek and David Navara played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 1998 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Pavel Simacek and David Navara play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.