Prepare against Daniel Novy
Czechia · World #36,925 classical · FIDE ID 312134
Our database contains 181 games by Daniel Novy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Novy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Novy 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 | 1,949 | 2,120 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 43 | 87 | 51 | 23.8% |
| As White | 95 | 23 | 47 | 25 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 86 | 20 | 40 | 26 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Novy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Novy's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 93.7% | 49.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Novy usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Novy usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Novy usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Novy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Novy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 95.8% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Daniel Novy's chess games
All 181 games by Daniel Novy 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: 43 wins, 87 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Michal Novotny | 2,278 | chT-CZE1W 0708 | A43 |
| Nov 2005 | Bretislav Dalecky | 2,150 | chT2b-CZE 0506 | B41 |
| Mar 2012 | Jan Rubes | 2,116 | chT2B-CZE 1112 | B41 |
| Oct 2018 | Jiri Krejcik | 2,111 | chT-CZE 2B 1819 | C40 |
| Feb 2006 | Karel Klatil | 2,101 | chT2b-CZE 0506 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jirasek Memorial Open | 1999 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,891 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,983 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,103 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open 24th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Novy's chess games?
181 games by Daniel Novy, 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 Daniel Novy has played.
What does Daniel Novy play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Daniel Novy opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Novy answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Daniel Novy play as White?
As White, Daniel Novy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Novy play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Novy most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Daniel Novy's FIDE rating?
Daniel Novy is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Daniel Novy played?
Our database contains 181 games by Daniel Novy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 87 draws, 51 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Novy?
181 games by Daniel Novy 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.