Prepare against Dominik Novotny
Czechia · World #12,527 classical · FIDE ID 23755601
When preparing against Dominik Novotny, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 62 games by Dominik Novotny, covering Nov 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik 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 | 2,136 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,156 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,907 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 28 | 10 | 24 | 45.2% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Novotny's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
Dominik Novotny's chess games
All 62 games by Dominik Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B69 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Matyas Paseka | 2,319 | Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | B69 |
| May 2026 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,292 | Chess Festival "O KRÁLE MATTONI ARÉNY“ | Rapid | C50 |
| Apr 2026 | Vojtech Parizek | 2,175 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B69 |
| Sep 2026 | Milos Bednar | 2,015 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Rudolf Hlavac | 1,965 | FIDE OPEN Dalovice 2026 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,003 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| Jesenik Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,938 |
| FIDE OPEN Dalovice 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,159 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| Chess Festival "O KRÁLE MATTONI ARÉNY“ | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,481 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,856 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Novotny's chess games?
62 games by Dominik Novotny, from Nov 2022 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 Dominik Novotny has played.
What does Dominik Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Dominik Novotny opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Novotny answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Dominik Novotny play as White?
As White, Dominik Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Novotny most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Dominik Novotny's FIDE rating?
Dominik Novotny is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dominik Novotny played?
Our database contains 62 games by Dominik Novotny, covering Nov 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Novotny?
62 games by Dominik 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.