Prepare against Emil Novak
HRV · World #119,838 classical · FIDE ID 14524287
When preparing against Emil Novak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Emil Novak, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil 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 | 1,674 | 1,674 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,909 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Novak's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Emil Novak's chess games
All 36 games by Emil Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Mladen Zver | 1,891 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B13 |
| Apr 2010 | Branko Varsic | 1,884 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C01 |
| Apr 2010 | Djuro Purgar | 1,856 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C41 |
| Oct 2010 | Bozidar Hajec | 1,795 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B80 |
| Oct 2011 | Dario Ivancic | 1,661 | chT4B-CRO Center North | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 26 | 14 | 1,860 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2011 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Novak's chess games?
36 games by Emil Novak, from Jan 2014 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 Emil Novak has played.
What does Emil Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Emil Novak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Novak answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Emil Novak play as White?
As White, Emil Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Novak play as Black?
As Black, Emil Novak most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Emil Novak's FIDE rating?
Emil Novak is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,674 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emil Novak played?
Our database contains 36 games by Emil Novak, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Novak?
36 games by Emil 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.