Prepare against Jaromir Novotny
Czechia · World #80,270 classical · FIDE ID 23710411
When preparing against Jaromir Novotny, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Jaromir Novotny, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaromir Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaromir Novotny 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 | 1,789 | 1,801 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,829 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 23 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaromir Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaromir Novotny's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 30% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Jaromir Novotny's chess games
All 40 games by Jaromir Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 23 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Petr Vavrousek | 1,686 | 23rd Klatovy Open B | B30 |
| Jul 2018 | Zdenek Sova | 1,682 | 24th Klatovy Open B | A38 |
| Jul 2018 | Vitezslav Svec | 1,632 | 24th Klatovy Open B | B08 |
| Jul 2017 | Pavel Vasko | 1,578 | 23rd Klatovy Open B | B22 |
| Jul 2018 | Pavel Rychtecky | 1,547 | 24th Klatovy Open B | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,519 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,659 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,516 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,795 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,579 |
| 23rd Plzen Calliditas Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaromir Novotny's chess games?
40 games by Jaromir Novotny, from Oct 2016 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 Jaromir Novotny has played.
What does Jaromir Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jaromir Novotny opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.b3 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaromir Novotny answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaromir Novotny play as White?
As White, Jaromir Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaromir Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Jaromir Novotny most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jaromir Novotny's FIDE rating?
Jaromir Novotny is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jaromir Novotny played?
Our database contains 40 games by Jaromir Novotny, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 23 draws, 9 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaromir Novotny?
40 games by Jaromir Novotny 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.