Prepare against Jaroslav Novotny
Czechia · World #15,123 classical · FIDE ID 303321
Our database contains 264 games by Jaroslav Novotny, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav 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 | 2,104 | 2,231 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,202 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 85 | 110 | 69 | 32.2% |
| As White | 122 | 44 | 52 | 26 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 142 | 41 | 58 | 43 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Novotny's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 42.6% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 34 | 27.9% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 13.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 15 | 12.3% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 5 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 54.4% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Novotny usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 69.2% | 54.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 12.3% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 50.0% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 12 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Jaroslav Novotny's chess games
All 264 games by Jaroslav Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 110 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Petr Haba | 2,420 | Liberec Desko Open | A20 |
| Feb 2023 | Jiri Lechtynsky | 2,317 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | E72 |
| Feb 2012 | Pavel Kopta | 2,299 | chT2C-CZE 1112 | E44 |
| Apr 2013 | Jakub Tuma | 2,275 | chT1W-CZE 1213 | A15 |
| Sep 2008 | Bronislav Vymazal | 2,274 | 5th Zdar nad Sazavou Vysocina Open A | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,133 |
| chT2B-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,217 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,158 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 2,121 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
| chT2C-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Novotny's chess games?
264 games by Jaroslav Novotny, from Apr 2003 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 Jaroslav Novotny has played.
What does Jaroslav Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Novotny opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Novotny answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Novotny play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Novotny most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Jaroslav Novotny's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Novotny is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jaroslav Novotny played?
Our database contains 264 games by Jaroslav Novotny, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 110 draws, 69 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Novotny?
264 games by Jaroslav 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.