Prepare against Jaroslav Novy
Czechia · World #121,718 classical · FIDE ID 315419
When preparing against Jaroslav Novy, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 74 games by Jaroslav Novy, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Novy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Novy 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 | 1,668 | 1,744 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 37.8% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Novy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Novy's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.6% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Novy usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Novy usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Novy usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Jaroslav Novy's chess games
All 74 games by Jaroslav Novy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Pavol Sedlacek | 2,208 | Klatovy Open B | A02 |
| Jan 2003 | Zuzana Stankova | 2,075 | Klatovy Open B | C22 |
| Jan 2003 | Vlastimil Jonas | 2,073 | Klatovy Open B | C48 |
| Jul 2004 | Barbora Umancova | 1,825 | Klatovy Open B | C24 |
| Jan 2000 | Radek Vevera | 1,770 | Klatovy Open B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 62 | 33.5 | 1,878 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,390 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,923 |
| Open Klatovy 2026 | Open C | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Novy's chess games?
74 games by Jaroslav Novy, from Aug 2019 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 Novy has played.
What does Jaroslav Novy play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Novy opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Novy answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Novy play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Novy's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Novy play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Novy most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Jaroslav Novy's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Novy is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jaroslav Novy played?
Our database contains 74 games by Jaroslav Novy, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Novy?
74 games by Jaroslav Novy 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.