Prepare against Ivo Novak
HRV · World #40,686 classical · FIDE ID 14534231
Our database contains 125 games by Ivo Novak, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo 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 | 1,932 | 2,010 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,061 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 30 | 19 | 76 | 24.0% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 8 | 34 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 12 | 11 | 42 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Novak's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 19 | 31.7% | 36.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 36.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 94.6% | 34.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ivo Novak's chess games
All 125 games by Ivo Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 19 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Borna Pehar | 2,190 | 3. šahovski turnir Imota 2026 | B56 |
| Jun 2023 | Milan Brigljevic | 2,169 | 6th Solta Open | B07 |
| Dec 2024 | Ivan Sesar | 2,148 | Dubrovnik Advent 2024 | B77 |
| Oct 2022 | Marin Grgantov | 2,141 | Hvar Arsenal Open | B38 |
| Apr 2024 | Mihael Jakrlin | 2,119 | Vrsar Spring Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vrsar Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,934 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Porec Open 12th | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| Vrsar Spring Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| Bol Open | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,720 |
| 2nd Zlatni Rat Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Novak's chess games?
125 games by Ivo Novak, from Jul 2010 to Aug 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 Ivo Novak has played.
What does Ivo Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ivo Novak opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Novak answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ivo Novak play as White?
As White, Ivo Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Novak play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Novak most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Ivo Novak's FIDE rating?
Ivo Novak is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Ivo Novak played?
Our database contains 125 games by Ivo Novak, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 19 draws, 76 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Novak?
125 games by Ivo 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.