Prepare against Jindrich Novak
Czechia · World #32,167 classical · FIDE ID 307874
Our database contains 245 games by Jindrich Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jindrich Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jindrich 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 | 1,973 | 2,177 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,105 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,117 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 112 | 46 | 86 | 45.7% |
| As White | 123 | 60 | 18 | 44 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 122 | 52 | 28 | 42 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jindrich Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jindrich Novak's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 42.3% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 28 | 22.8% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 14.6% | 61.1% |
| d3 | 12 | 9.8% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Novak usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Novak usually continues Bb5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 55.2% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 16.4% | 31.8% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 13.4% | 55.6% |
| a6 | 5 | 7.5% | 70.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 63.0% | 73.5% |
| b5 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Jindrich Novak's chess games
All 245 games by Jindrich Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 112 wins, 46 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/3/6 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 22/9/12 | 51.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Vojtech Kovar | 2,328 | Ricany Open | A00 |
| Mar 2015 | Jaroslav Satransky | 2,275 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | C41 |
| Aug 2022 | Jakub Petr | 2,220 | 20th Ricany Open | D66 |
| Sep 2003 | Oldrich Vedral | 2,212 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A14 |
| Sep 2004 | Michal Novotny | 2,197 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2004 | 26 | 14 | 2,161 |
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,046 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2016 | 22 | 12 | 2,105 |
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,933 |
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,213 |
| Ricany Open A | 2007 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,937 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,277 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jindrich Novak's chess games?
245 games by Jindrich Novak, from Apr 2003 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 Jindrich Novak has played.
What does Jindrich Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Jindrich Novak opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jindrich Novak answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...b5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jindrich Novak play as White?
As White, Jindrich Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Mieses Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jindrich Novak play as Black?
As Black, Jindrich Novak most often plays: Pirc Defense (43 games, 51.2% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); St. George Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Jindrich Novak's FIDE rating?
Jindrich Novak is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Jindrich Novak played?
Our database contains 245 games by Jindrich Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 46 draws, 86 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jindrich Novak?
245 games by Jindrich 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.