Prepare against Grgur Novak
HRV · World #54,747 classical · FIDE ID 14506700
Our database contains 38 games by Grgur Novak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grgur Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grgur 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 | 1,875 | 1,957 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,968 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 23.7% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grgur Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grgur Novak's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Grgur Novak's chess games
All 38 games by Grgur Novak in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Andrija Babic | 2,061 | chT2-CRO Ost | B70 |
| Apr 2015 | Miodrag Benes | 1,967 | chT2-CRO Ost | B09 |
| Feb 2017 | Andrija Vitkovic | 1,908 | CupT-Osijek-Baranja 10th | B55 |
| Feb 2011 | Zeljko Jurilj | 1,830 | ch-Osijek Open | B21 |
| Feb 2011 | Dino Zagorscak | 1,829 | ch-Osijek Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| Osijek Open | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,801 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,872 |
| CupT-Osijek-Baranja 10th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,810 |
| SSOBZ Cup Team 12th | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grgur Novak's chess games?
38 games by Grgur Novak, from May 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 Grgur Novak has played.
What does Grgur Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Grgur Novak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grgur Novak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Grgur Novak play as White?
As White, Grgur Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grgur Novak play as Black?
As Black, Grgur Novak most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Grgur Novak's FIDE rating?
Grgur Novak is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Grgur Novak played?
Our database contains 38 games by Grgur Novak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grgur Novak?
38 games by Grgur 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.