Prepare against Karin Novomeska
WCM · Slovakia · World #37,874 classical · FIDE ID 14952300
Our database contains 390 games by Karin Novomeska, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karin Novomeska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karin Novomeska 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 | 1,945 | 2,066 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,858 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 176 | 87 | 127 | 45.1% |
| As White | 205 | 96 | 46 | 63 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 185 | 80 | 41 | 64 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karin Novomeska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karin Novomeska's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 77.1% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 25 | 12.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 8.8% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 57.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Novomeska usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Novomeska usually continues c4 (34.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Novomeska usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (72% of these games) — Novomeska usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Novomeska usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Novomeska usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 87 | 74.4% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 8.5% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.7% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 86.7% | 37.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
Karin Novomeska's chess games
All 390 games by Karin Novomeska in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 176 wins, 87 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Bjorn Holm Birkisson | 2,137 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Anastasiya Obukhava | 2,063 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G18 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Emilia Sprzeczka | 2,061 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G18 | D02 |
| Nov 2024 | Mariam Kalandadze | 2,049 | World Youth Girls U16 | D45 |
| Jul 2026 | Julia Salamon | 2,022 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G18 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,763 |
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2021 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,416 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2023 | 17 | 13.5 | 1,610 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,752 |
| ch-SVK U10 Girls | 2019 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,325 |
| ch-SVK U08 Girls | 2017 | 15 | 12 | 1,293 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G18 | 2026 | 14 | 6 | 1,903 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karin Novomeska's chess games?
390 games by Karin Novomeska, from Jan 2017 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 Karin Novomeska has played.
What does Karin Novomeska play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Karin Novomeska opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karin Novomeska answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Karin Novomeska play as White?
As White, Karin Novomeska's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karin Novomeska play as Black?
As Black, Karin Novomeska most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Karin Novomeska's FIDE rating?
Karin Novomeska is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Karin Novomeska played?
Our database contains 390 games by Karin Novomeska, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 87 draws, 127 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karin Novomeska?
390 games by Karin Novomeska 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.