Who Is David Navara? Age, Biography, and Wiki
David Navara was born on March 27, 1985, making him 40 years old in 2025. As one of the most prominent Czech chess grandmasters, Navara has made significant contributions to the world of chess. He is known for his strategic gameplay and has represented the Czech Republic in several international competitions. Over the years, he has earned a reputation for his intellectual presence in the chess community and remains a celebrated figure in the game.
For more in-depth information about his life and career, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Chess Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 27, 1985 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Slovakia |
Popularity
David Navara's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
David Navara stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm). As for his weight, he approximately weighs around 165 lbs (75 kg). Although chess is not known for its physicality, Navara maintains a healthy lifestyle that reflects his dedication to both mental and physical fitness.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, David Navara remains a private individual pertaining to his personal life. There have been no official reports of a romantic relationship, and he has kept his dating life largely under wraps. There is no confirmed information about a girlfriend or wife, and fans are eager to see if he will share more about his relationship status in the future.
Net Worth and Salary
David Navara's estimated net worth as of 2025 is around $1 million. His income primarily comes from professional chess competitions, sponsorships, and potential speaking engagements. Given his status in the chess community, he has opportunities for financial growth, particularly through endorsements and collaborations with chess-related brands.
Career, Business, and Investments
Navara's chess career is highlighted by numerous tournament victories and accolades. He has competed in many prestigious events, including the Chess Olympiad and European Team Chess Championship, contributing to his recognition on an international scale.
In addition to his chess career, he has also shown interest in various ventures, including coaching and providing chess-related content online. His expertise makes him a sought-after figure for chess clubs and educational institutions.
'''1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 c5 4. Ngf3 Nf6 5. e5 Nfd7 6. c3 Nc6 7. Bd3 Qb6 8. 0-0!? (A promising pawn sacrifice that became fashionable after the game Korchnoi–Udovcic, Leningrad 1967.) 8... cxd4 9. cxd4 Nxd4 10. Nxd4 Qxd4 11. Nf3 Qb6 12. Qc2 (Purdy's choice.
12.Qa4 Qb4 13.Qc2 was also played in the past, but there is no need to improve the position of the black queen.) 12... h6 13. Bd2 (White finished his development and is prepared to seize the c-file with his heavy pieces. Some players prefer 13.Bf4.) 13... Nc5?! (Walking into a dangerous pin.
Exchanging the bishops with 13...Bb4, leads to the weakening of the dark squares after 14.Bxb4 Qxb4 15.a3 Qe7 16.Rac1 0-0 17.Qc7! with an unpleasant grip.) 14. Be3! (Threatening to win outright with 15.Rac1. Black must do something about the pin.) 14... Qb4 (Another way to break the pin is 14...Qa5?!, but after 15.b4! Qxb4 16.Rab1 Nxd3!?
17.Rxb4 Nxb4 white's material advantage should tell in the long run. The game Zapolskis–Jorgensen, Dos Hermanas 2004, continued 14...Bd7 15.Rac1 Rc8 16.Qd2 Qd8 17.Bb1 Be7 18.Nd4 a6 19.f4!
and after 19...f5 20.exf6 Bxf6 21.Bg6+ Kf8 22.Rxc5 Rxc5 23.Nxe6+ Bxe6 24.Bxc5+ Be7 25.Bxe7+ Qxe7 26.f5 Bf7 27.Rc1 Qd7 28.Qf4 Bxg6 29.fxg6+ Ke8 30.Qe3+ Qe7 31.Rc8+ black resigned.) 15. Be2 Bd7 16. Rfc1 Rc8 17. Nd4 Qa5 (After 17...Na4, the queen sacrifice 18.Qxc8+! leads to a powerful attack after 18...Bxc8 19.Rxc8+ Kd7 20.Rac1 Nc5 21.Ra8!
with fairy-tale variations such as 21...Qxb2 22.Nb3! Qxe2 23.Bxc5 Qxa2 24.Bb6! Bd6 25.Rxa7 with white's advantage or 21...a6 22.b3! f5 23.a3! Qxa3 24.Bb5+ Ke7 25.Nxf5+ Kf7 26.Be8+ Kg8 27.Ne7+! Bxe7 28.Bg6+ Bf8 29.Rxf8+! Kxf8 30.Bxc5+ and white wins.) 18. a3 Qd8 19. Bb5! (Threatening to win with 20.b4.) 19...
Ra8 (Abandoning the c-file leads to problems.) 20. b4 Na6? (A blunder, but after 20...Bxb5 21.Nxb5 a6 22.Nd4 Ne4 23.f3 Ng5 24.Qc7 Rb8 25.Nb3 Be7 26.Ba7 white should win.) 21. Nxe6! fxe6 22. Bxa6 b6 (A sad admission. White mates after 22...bxa6 23.Qg6+ Ke7 24.Bc5 mate.) 23. Qg6+ Ke7 24. Rc3 Qe8 25. Qg4 Kf7 26. Bd3 Kg8 27. Bg6 Qd8 28.
Rac1 (Black can hardly move.) 28... a5 29. b5 (Another winning line is 29.Rc7, for example after 29...axb4 white deflects the black queen from the pawn on e6 with 30.Rxd7! Qxd7 31.Rc7! Rxa3 32.g3, since 32...Qxc7 allows 33.Qxe6+ and white mates; or after 29...Bc5 30.Qf3 Be8 31.Bf7+ Kh7 32.Qg4 Rf8 33.Bxh6! white mates soon.) 29... Bc5 30.
Bxc5 bxc5 31. Rxc5 Qe7 32. b6 Rb8 33. b7 Qf8 (33...Rxb7 is met by 34.Rc8+!) 34. Rc7''' Black resigned.
Social Network
David Navara has a notable presence on social media, where he engages with his followers and shares insights into his chess career. His official Twitter and Instagram accounts showcase both his professional endeavors and personal projects, allowing fans to connect with him on a personal level.
Navara's career progressed very quickly under coaches like Miloslav Vanka, IM Josef Přibyl, and GMs Luděk Pachman and Vlastimil Jansa, as he won several world medals in youth categories. In 2001, aged 16, he made his debut on the Czech national team in the European Team Chess Championships, where he scored 7/9 points.
He received the title Grandmaster one year later, three days before his 17th birthday. In 2003, he won the open section of the Rubinstein Memorial.
Education
David Navara pursued his education with a strong focus on chess from a young age. He combined his academic pursuits with chess, often attributing his success in both areas to the discipline and commitment instilled in him during his formative years. While specific details about his educational background remain private, it is clear that he values knowledge and continuous learning alongside his chess career.
In 2006, at the 37th Chess Olympiad he scored 8½ points from 12 games against world-class competition. The next year, Navara was invited for the first time into the supertournament in Wijk aan Zee, where he replaced Alexander Morozevich.
Navara, nicknamed Navara Express by organizers, gained 6½ points in 13 games (+3−3=7), including wins against Ruslan Ponomariov and Magnus Carlsen (and draws with black pieces against Vladimir Kramnik, Viswanathan Anand and Veselin Topalov), and finished in 7th place.
