Prepare against Josef Novotny
Czechia · World #36,924 classical · FIDE ID 303950
Our database contains 252 games by Josef Novotny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef 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 | 1,949 | 2,233 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,030 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 115 | 46 | 91 | 45.6% |
| As White | 135 | 65 | 29 | 41 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 117 | 50 | 17 | 50 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Novotny's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e3 | 130 | 96.3% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e3 — 96% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d3 (58.1% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d3 (70.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d3 (55.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 96.9% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 74.3% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 22.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Josef Novotny's chess games
All 252 games by Josef Novotny 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: 115 wins, 46 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 130 | 61/28/41 | 46.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 87 | 39/9/39 | 44.8% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Jiri Lechtynsky | 2,475 | Nachod Open 0405 | A00 |
| Apr 2006 | Miklos Nemeth | 2,401 | 17th Pobeskydy Radegast | A00 |
| Jul 2022 | Jakub Szotkowski | 2,344 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | E61 |
| Apr 2006 | Jan Smolen | 2,328 | 17th Pobeskydy Radegast | B07 |
| Nov 2008 | Stanislav Splichal | 2,216 | chT1E-CZE 0809 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 8 | 2,269 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,018 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,129 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,121 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,034 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Novotny's chess games?
252 games by Josef Novotny, 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 Josef Novotny has played.
What does Josef Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Josef Novotny opens with 1.e3 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Novotny answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Josef Novotny play as White?
As White, Josef Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Van 't Kruijs Opening (130 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Josef Novotny most often plays: Horwitz Defense (87 games, 44.8% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Josef Novotny's FIDE rating?
Josef Novotny is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Josef Novotny played?
Our database contains 252 games by Josef Novotny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 46 draws, 91 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Novotny?
252 games by Josef 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.