Prepare against Borivoj Novak
Czechia · World #118,297 classical · FIDE ID 322610
When preparing against Borivoj Novak, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Borivoj Novak, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Borivoj Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borivoj 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 | 1,678 | 1,958 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,812 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 30 | 13 | 26 | 43.5% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borivoj Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borivoj Novak's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 97.2% | 52.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Novak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Borivoj Novak's chess games
All 69 games by Borivoj Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Evgeny Golcman | 2,291 | Olomouc Seniors Open | A39 |
| May 2005 | Vladimir Stracanek | 1,945 | Ostrava SME Open B | B72 |
| May 2006 | Jiri Kotoucek | 1,796 | Ostrava SMP Open | D78 |
| May 2006 | Vaclav Prepiora | 1,783 | Ostrava SMP Open | A38 |
| May 2007 | Milan Pyka | 1,725 | Ostrava Konik Open B | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,768 |
| Ostrava Open B | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 1,622 |
| Ostrava Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,860 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| Ostrava SMP Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,860 |
| Ostrava SME Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,986 |
| 19th Olomouc Seniors Open | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,706 |
| Olomouc Seniors Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borivoj Novak's chess games?
69 games by Borivoj Novak, from Oct 2005 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 Borivoj Novak has played.
What does Borivoj Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Borivoj Novak opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borivoj Novak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Borivoj Novak play as White?
As White, Borivoj Novak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borivoj Novak play as Black?
As Black, Borivoj Novak most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Borivoj Novak's FIDE rating?
Borivoj Novak is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (May 2012).
How many games has Borivoj Novak played?
Our database contains 69 games by Borivoj Novak, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borivoj Novak?
69 games by Borivoj 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.