Prepare against Ivan Novak
HRV · World #6,123 classical · FIDE ID 14516870
Our database contains 170 games by Ivan Novak, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan 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 | 2,244 | 2,281 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,172 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,259 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 82 | 47 | 41 | 48.2% |
| As White | 84 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 40 | 22 | 24 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Novak's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 46.4% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 29 | 34.5% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 16.7% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 61.0% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
Ivan Novak's chess games
All 170 games by Ivan Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 82 wins, 47 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Uros Krstic | 2,428 | chT2-CRO Center | E62 |
| Sep 2021 | Marko Rubil | 2,304 | 29th chT1B-CRO | B01 |
| Jan 2013 | Matija Ostovic | 2,282 | Podturen Mavrin Memorial | C54 |
| May 2013 | Ivan Bender | 2,276 | 22nd chT-CRO Cup | E15 |
| May 2011 | Miroslav Nagrajsalovic | 2,266 | chT3B-CRO Center North | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 30 | 21.5 | 2,223 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 2,169 |
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 2,052 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,153 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,847 |
| 30th chT1B-CRO | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2012 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,266 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Novak's chess games?
170 games by Ivan Novak, from Apr 2007 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 Ivan Novak has played.
What does Ivan Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Ivan Novak opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Novak answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Ivan Novak play as White?
As White, Ivan Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Novak play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Novak most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Ivan Novak's FIDE rating?
Ivan Novak is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ivan Novak played?
Our database contains 170 games by Ivan Novak, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 47 draws, 41 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Novak?
170 games by Ivan 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.