Prepare against Jan Novacek
Czechia · World #33,711 classical · FIDE ID 310417
Our database contains 181 games by Jan Novacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Novacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Novacek 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 | 1,965 | 2,179 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,103 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 55 | 52 | 74 | 30.4% |
| As White | 86 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 95 | 24 | 22 | 49 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Novacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Novacek's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 59.3% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 30 | 34.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Novacek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Novacek usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Novacek usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Novacek usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Novacek usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Novacek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 32.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Jan Novacek's chess games
All 181 games by Jan Novacek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 52 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Milan Orsag | 2,385 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | B31 |
| Apr 2010 | Petr Kucera | 2,346 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | D02 |
| Mar 2014 | Stepan Forman | 2,310 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | A80 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan Svatos | 2,305 | chT2-CZE 9697 | E65 |
| Oct 2014 | Rostislav Taborsky | 2,238 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,100 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| chT2-CZE 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,235 |
| chT1W-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| chT2-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Novacek's chess games?
181 games by Jan Novacek, from Apr 2003 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 Jan Novacek has played.
What does Jan Novacek play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Jan Novacek opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Novacek answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Novacek play as White?
As White, Jan Novacek's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Novacek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Novacek most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Jan Novacek's FIDE rating?
Jan Novacek is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jan Novacek played?
Our database contains 181 games by Jan Novacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 52 draws, 74 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Novacek?
181 games by Jan Novacek 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.