Prepare against Julian Novakovic
SVN · World #32,102 classical · FIDE ID 14612720
Our database contains 128 games by Julian Novakovic, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Novakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Novakovic 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 | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,078 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,004 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 73 | 10 | 45 | 57.0% |
| As White | 61 | 38 | 4 | 19 | 62.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 35 | 6 | 26 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Novakovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Novakovic's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 93.4% | 68.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 68.4% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 95.1% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 61.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
Julian Novakovic's chess games
All 128 games by Julian Novakovic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 73 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 41 | 26/3/12 | 63.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Davide Arcuti | 2,055 | Wch U14 | E32 |
| Nov 2012 | Christophe Rohrer | 1,976 | Wch U14 | B08 |
| May 2012 | Drago Kolar | 1,870 | Ljubljana Spring Open | D27 |
| Nov 2010 | Gregor Cizman | 1,855 | Ljubljana Winter Open | D50 |
| Apr 2012 | Laura Unuk | 1,854 | Ljubljana Spring Open | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO U14 | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 1,856 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 1,793 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2015 | 12 | 10 | 1,877 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,984 |
| Ljubljana Winter Open | 2010 | 9 | 8 | 2,087 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,936 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,549 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Novakovic's chess games?
128 games by Julian Novakovic, from May 2011 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 Julian Novakovic has played.
What does Julian Novakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Julian Novakovic opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Novakovic answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Julian Novakovic play as White?
As White, Julian Novakovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Novakovic play as Black?
As Black, Julian Novakovic most often plays: Pirc Defense (41 games, 63.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Rat Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Julian Novakovic's FIDE rating?
Julian Novakovic is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Julian Novakovic played?
Our database contains 128 games by Julian Novakovic, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses (57.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Novakovic?
128 games by Julian Novakovic 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.