Prepare against Jan Novak
Czechia · World #29,877 classical · FIDE ID 302554
Our database contains 36 games by Jan Novak, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan 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 | 1,986 | 2,000 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 27.8% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Novak's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| f4 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Novak's chess games
All 36 games by Jan 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Vit Cernoch | 1,957 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | C02 |
| Feb 2013 | Jiri Matyska | 1,944 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | B00 |
| Mar 2023 | Milos Fila | 1,907 | chT-Liberec Region 2223 | C02 |
| Oct 2022 | Tomas Sichrovsky | 1,870 | chT-Liberec Region 2223 | E24 |
| Jan 2022 | Jaromir Skala | 1,867 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,988 |
| 10th Orlova Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,334 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,890 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,894 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,951 |
| 9th Orlova Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,256 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Novak's chess games?
36 games by Jan 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 Jan Novak has played.
What does Jan Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jan Novak opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.f4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Novak answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jan Novak play as White?
As White, Jan Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Novak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Novak most often plays: King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Novak's FIDE rating?
Jan Novak is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Jan Novak played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jan Novak, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Novak?
36 games by Jan 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.