Prepare against Jiri Novak
CM · Czechia · World #75,154 classical · FIDE ID 312088
When preparing against Jiri Novak, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 130 games by Jiri Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 1,804 | 2,161 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 2,008 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,028 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 22 | 41 | 67 | 16.9% |
| As White | 68 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 62 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 16.1% |
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 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 70.6% | 32.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 27.9% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 32.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 82.9% | 36.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
Jiri Novak's chess games
All 130 games by Jiri Novak 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: 22 wins, 41 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Oto Hladik | 2,187 | chT1E-CZE 0910 | A26 |
| Dec 2013 | Simon Stukner | 2,155 | chT-CZE 2F 1314 | B34 |
| Mar 2003 | Josef Svanda | 2,153 | chT-MOR 0203 | D70 |
| Feb 2014 | Michal Hrabal | 2,074 | chT-CZE 2F 1314 | E70 |
| Mar 2024 | Petr Kapusta | 2,070 | chT1E-CZE 2324 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2006 | 21 | 10 | 2,022 |
| Guben Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 2,075 |
| 3rd Orlova Open | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,779 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| 4th Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,490 |
| chT-CZE 1E 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Novak's chess games?
130 games by Jiri Novak, 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 Jiri Novak has played.
What does Jiri Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Jiri Novak opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Novak answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jiri Novak play as White?
As White, Jiri Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 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 (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Jiri Novak's FIDE rating?
Jiri Novak is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jiri Novak played?
Our database contains 130 games by Jiri Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 41 draws, 67 losses (16.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Novak?
130 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.