Prepare against Jaroslav Novotny
Czechia · World #35,666 classical · FIDE ID 317551
Our database contains 124 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 | 1,955 | 2,088 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,911 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 46 | 34 | 44 | 37.1% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 16 | 22 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 36.5% |
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 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 68.9% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 21.3% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Novotny usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
Jaroslav Novotny's chess games
All 124 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: 46 wins, 34 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,206 | 10th Liberec Open | E91 |
| Oct 2009 | Christian Brauer | 2,112 | 10th Liberec Open | C01 |
| Jul 2018 | Petr Hulin | 2,090 | 24th Klatovy Open A | B42 |
| Aug 2007 | Viktor Novotny | 2,044 | Mlada Boleslav ATMOS Open | A80 |
| Jul 2014 | Rudolf Hlavac | 2,003 | Klatovy Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 8 | 1,919 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,824 |
| Mlada Boleslav ATMOS Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| Klatovy Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| Open Klatovy 2026 | Open C | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial A | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Novotny's chess games?
124 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 61 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Novotny opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Novotny answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Novotny play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Novotny most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Jaroslav Novotny's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Novotny is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jaroslav Novotny played?
Our database contains 124 games by Jaroslav Novotny, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 34 draws, 44 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Novotny?
124 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.