Prepare against Gosto Novakovic
SVN · World #72,033 classical · FIDE ID 14612992
When preparing against Gosto Novakovic, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 133 games by Gosto Novakovic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gosto Novakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gosto Novakovic 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 | 1,815 | 1,841 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,834 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,846 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 49 | 26 | 58 | 36.8% |
| As White | 67 | 22 | 12 | 33 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gosto Novakovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gosto Novakovic's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 70.1% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 19 | 28.4% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 42.6% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 42.1% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 62.1% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 69.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Gosto Novakovic's chess games
All 133 games by Gosto Novakovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 49 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Janez Hribar | 2,116 | chT-Ljubljana 62nd 2nd League | C02 |
| Oct 2013 | Dzemal Veskovic | 1,962 | 14th chT-SLO Central 1st League | A53 |
| Jan 2013 | Igor Rojs | 1,949 | 66th chT-Ljubljana 1st League | D37 |
| Mar 2013 | Tomo Sedlar | 1,932 | 66th chT-Ljubljana 1st League | D55 |
| Nov 2015 | Jernej Suhadolnik | 1,898 | chT-SLO Central 1st League 16th | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1,659 |
| 63rd chT-Ljubljana 2nd League | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,577 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,023 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,840 |
| chT-Ljubljana 67th | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| 66th chT-Ljubljana 1st League | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,858 |
| chT-Ljubljana 62nd 2nd League | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,712 |
| 11th chT-SLO Central 1st League | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gosto Novakovic's chess games?
133 games by Gosto Novakovic, from Sep 2011 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 Gosto Novakovic has played.
What does Gosto Novakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Gosto Novakovic opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gosto Novakovic answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gosto Novakovic play as White?
As White, Gosto Novakovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gosto Novakovic play as Black?
As Black, Gosto Novakovic most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Gosto Novakovic's FIDE rating?
Gosto Novakovic is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Gosto Novakovic played?
Our database contains 133 games by Gosto Novakovic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gosto Novakovic?
133 games by Gosto Novakovic 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.