Prepare against Karel Novacek
Czechia · World #28,706 classical · FIDE ID 311871
Our database contains 338 games by Karel Novacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Novacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Novacek 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 | 1,993 | 2,153 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,023 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 116 | 106 | 116 | 34.3% |
| As White | 167 | 65 | 53 | 49 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 171 | 51 | 53 | 67 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Novacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Novacek's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 98.8% | 54.5% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Novacek usually continues f4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Novacek usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Novacek usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Novacek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 63.3% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 32 | 35.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 20 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Karel Novacek's chess games
All 338 games by Karel Novacek 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: 116 wins, 106 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 30 | 8/9/13 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E69 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Jozef Mokos | 2,289 | Tatry Open | E92 |
| Jan 2015 | Zdenek Adamek | 2,236 | chT-CZE 2A 1415 | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Ales Simunek | 2,225 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | D55 |
| Feb 2012 | Jan Budka | 2,197 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | C10 |
| Jan 2003 | Jaroslav Subrt | 2,190 | chT2J-CZE 0203 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2008 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,008 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1997 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,983 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open A | 1999 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,180 |
| Tatry Open | 2003 | 14 | 3 | 2,042 |
| Klatovy Open A | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-CZE Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,355 |
| Plzen Open C U18 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,185 |
| Decin Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Novacek's chess games?
338 games by Karel Novacek, 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 Karel Novacek has played.
What does Karel Novacek play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Karel Novacek opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Novacek answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Karel Novacek play as White?
As White, Karel Novacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Center Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Novacek play as Black?
As Black, Karel Novacek most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Karel Novacek's FIDE rating?
Karel Novacek is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Karel Novacek played?
Our database contains 338 games by Karel Novacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 106 draws, 116 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Novacek?
338 games by Karel Novacek 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.