Prepare against Ales Novak
Czechia · World #15,939 classical · FIDE ID 315397
When preparing against Ales Novak, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 67 games by Ales Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ales Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ales Novak 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 | 2,095 | 2,134 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 22 | 26 | 19 | 32.8% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ales Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ales Novak's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Novak usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Novak usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Novak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Ales Novak's chess games
All 67 games by Ales Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Eduard Meduna | 2,426 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | D15 |
| Apr 2011 | Michal Schula | 2,300 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | A03 |
| Dec 2019 | Zdenek Beil | 2,205 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | D45 |
| Feb 2010 | Tomas Mudra | 2,178 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | A22 |
| Jan 2020 | David Cerny | 2,156 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,167 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,182 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,124 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 2,394 |
| Pardubice Czech Open B 32nd | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,901 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ales Novak's chess games?
67 games by Ales Novak, from Apr 2003 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 Ales Novak has played.
What does Ales Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ales Novak opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ales Novak answers 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ales Novak play as White?
As White, Ales Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ales Novak play as Black?
As Black, Ales Novak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ales Novak's FIDE rating?
Ales Novak is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Ales Novak played?
Our database contains 67 games by Ales Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ales Novak?
67 games by Ales Novak 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.