Prepare against Jiri Novak
Czechia · World #22,404 classical · FIDE ID 300284
Our database contains 203 games by Jiri Novak, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri 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 | 2,037 | 2,049 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,983 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 69 | 60 | 74 | 34.0% |
| As White | 96 | 37 | 25 | 34 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 107 | 32 | 35 | 40 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Novak's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 55.2% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 43 | 44.8% | 40.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 40.7% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Novak usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 98.5% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 39.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Jiri Novak's chess games
All 203 games by Jiri Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 69 wins, 60 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Jan Vrana | 2,409 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C39 |
| Apr 2021 | Petr Velicka | 2,408 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B03 |
| Jul 2022 | Martin Fargac | 2,302 | 5th Bohumin Open | C63 |
| May 2013 | Pavel Podlesny | 2,128 | 10th Orlova Open | D45 |
| Jan 2017 | Vlastislav Fojtik | 2,073 | chT-CZE 2F 1617 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2014 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,208 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,423 |
| ch-Morava U14 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,455 |
| 4th Bohumin Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
| 8th Orlova Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Novak's chess games?
203 games by Jiri Novak, from Jul 2007 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 Jiri Novak has played.
What does Jiri Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Jiri Novak opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Novak answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jiri Novak play as White?
As White, Jiri Novak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Novak play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Novak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Jiri Novak's FIDE rating?
Jiri Novak is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jiri Novak played?
Our database contains 203 games by Jiri Novak, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 60 draws, 74 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Novak?
203 games by Jiri 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.