Rafael NajdorfChess Games
Explore 61 Rafael Najdorf chess games from 1937 to 1988 in the CipherChess chess database. See Rafael Najdorf's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Rafael Najdorf plays most, and replay any Rafael Najdorf game move by move.
Rafael Najdorf's Opening Tree
Walk Rafael Najdorf's most-played openings move by move, straight from 61 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Rafael Najdorf most often plays d4 (19 games, 71% score). A typical continuation runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3.
As Black, Rafael Najdorf most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (11 games, 45% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About Rafael Najdorf's chess games
This page collects 61 Rafael Najdorf chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1937 to 1988. Use it to study how Rafael Najdorf handles both colours, which openings Rafael Najdorf returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Rafael Najdorf's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Rafael Najdorf over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Rafael Najdorf chess”, “Rafael Najdorf chess games” or “Rafael Najdorf openings”, this is the complete Rafael Najdorf record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Rafael Najdorf's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Rafael Najdorf played?
The CipherChess database holds 61 chess games played by Rafael Najdorf, spanning 1937 to 1988, with a 24 win, 27 draw and 10 loss record.
What openings does Rafael Najdorf play?
Rafael Najdorf's most-played opening in the database is the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line. As White, Rafael Najdorf most often opens d4 (19 games). As Black, Rafael Najdorf most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (11 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Rafael Najdorf's win rate?
Across 61 games, Rafael Najdorf scores 61% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 24 wins, 27 draws and 10 losses.