Prepare against David Novotny
Czechia · World #26,457 classical · FIDE ID 374083
When preparing against David Novotny, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 236 games by David Novotny, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 2,008 | 2,099 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,999 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,985 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 84 | 73 | 79 | 35.6% |
| As White | 119 | 41 | 38 | 40 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 117 | 43 | 35 | 39 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Novotny's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 49.6% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 53 | 44.5% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 53.7% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 13.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 51.6% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 38.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
David Novotny's chess games
All 236 games by David Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 84 wins, 73 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Sergey Zhurov | 2,297 | 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | E63 |
| Aug 2026 | Sigitas Kalvaitis | 2,143 | 13th Prague Summer Open | B40 |
| Jul 2020 | Tomas Zdrazil | 2,124 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A45 |
| Jul 2020 | Volker Bub | 2,122 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | E08 |
| Jul 2020 | Laurin Perkampus | 2,096 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,665 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,130 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,015 |
| 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| Ostrava Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| Bassano del Grappa Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,000 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Novotny's chess games?
236 games by David Novotny, from May 2013 to Sep 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 David Novotny has played.
What does David Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, David Novotny opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Novotny answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does David Novotny play as White?
As White, David Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Novotny play as Black?
As Black, David Novotny most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is David Novotny's FIDE rating?
David Novotny is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Oct 2025).
How many games has David Novotny played?
Our database contains 236 games by David Novotny, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 73 draws, 79 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Novotny?
236 games by David 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.