Prepare against Adam Novotny
Slovakia · World #16,503 classical · FIDE ID 14918587
Our database contains 227 games by Adam Novotny, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Novotny before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,090 | 2,179 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,066 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 85 | 41 | 101 | 37.4% |
| As White | 113 | 48 | 19 | 46 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 37 | 22 | 55 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Novotny's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 61.1% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 20 | 17.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 12.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Novotny usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 82.5% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
Adam Novotny's chess games
All 227 games by Adam Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 85 wins, 41 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Eduard Hagara | 2,388 | chT2D-SVK 1112 | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Pavol Sedlacek | 2,220 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | A35 |
| Apr 2013 | Michal Jozefek | 2,205 | ch-SVK U18 | B35 |
| Jul 2014 | Roman Juhar | 2,185 | Kosice Kotan Memorial 6th | A01 |
| Mar 2013 | Martin Taus | 2,169 | Pobeskydy Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 1,811 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,928 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 10 | 2,410 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,009 |
| chT2D-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Novotny's chess games?
227 games by Adam Novotny, from Sep 2009 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Adam Novotny has played.
What does Adam Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Adam Novotny opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Novotny answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Adam Novotny play as White?
As White, Adam Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Adam Novotny most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Adam Novotny's FIDE rating?
Adam Novotny is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Adam Novotny played?
Our database contains 227 games by Adam Novotny, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 41 draws, 101 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Novotny?
227 games by Adam Novotny reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.