Prepare against Lovro Novosel
IM · HRV · World #2,893 classical · FIDE ID 14547120
When preparing against Lovro Novosel, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 778 games by Lovro Novosel, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lovro Novosel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lovro Novosel 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 | 2,344 | 2,400 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,264 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,434 | 2,434 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 778 | 371 | 87 | 320 | 47.7% |
| As White | 384 | 186 | 49 | 149 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 394 | 185 | 38 | 171 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lovro Novosel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lovro Novosel's side.
First moves as White (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 53.4% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 128 | 33.3% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 29 | 7.6% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 19 | 4.9% | 73.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Novosel usually continues g3 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Novosel usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 84.1% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 15 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 5.3% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 90.5% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Lovro Novosel's chess games
All 778 games by Lovro Novosel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 371 wins, 87 draws, 320 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 74 | 34/13/27 | 45.9% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 57 | 28/7/22 | 49.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 52 | 28/5/19 | 53.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 17/1/5 | 73.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 32/4/25 | 52.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 16/4/22 | 38.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 19/3/18 | 47.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 14/1/11 | 53.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jul 2023 | Nils Grandelius | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Aug 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,659 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Mar 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Sep 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,609 | Titled Tue | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 416 | 190 | 2,264 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,901 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,388 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,004 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lovro Novosel's chess games?
778 games by Lovro Novosel, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 Lovro Novosel has played.
What does Lovro Novosel play on the first move as White?
Across 384 games with White in our database, Lovro Novosel opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lovro Novosel answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lovro Novosel play as White?
As White, Lovro Novosel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (74 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 49.1% win rate); Réti Opening (52 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 384 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lovro Novosel play as Black?
As Black, Lovro Novosel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 394 games.
What is Lovro Novosel's FIDE rating?
Lovro Novosel is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,434 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Lovro Novosel played?
Our database contains 778 games by Lovro Novosel, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 371 wins, 87 draws, 320 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lovro Novosel?
778 games by Lovro Novosel 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.