Prepare against Lubomir Novotny
Czechia · World #75,005 classical · FIDE ID 328677
When preparing against Lubomir Novotny, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Lubomir Novotny, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubomir Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubomir 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 | 1,805 | 2,019 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,929 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 | 8 | 33 | 31.7% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubomir Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubomir Novotny's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 72.4% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Novotny usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lubomir Novotny's chess games
All 60 games by Lubomir Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Evgeny Golcman | 2,257 | 12th Liberec Open | E60 |
| Nov 2011 | Pavel Karhanek | 2,207 | 3rd Plzen Open | B06 |
| Sep 2012 | Vladimir Vachev | 2,190 | 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A39 |
| Nov 2011 | Lubomir Pokora | 1,960 | 3rd Plzen Open | B25 |
| Nov 2011 | Sigurdur Ingason | 1,909 | 2nd Brno Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 9th Liberec Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,858 |
| 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| 2nd Brno Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,045 |
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| 12th Liberec Open | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,806 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Novotny's chess games?
60 games by Lubomir Novotny, from Oct 2005 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 Lubomir Novotny has played.
What does Lubomir Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Lubomir Novotny opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Novotny answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Novotny play as White?
As White, Lubomir Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Novotny most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Lubomir Novotny's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Novotny is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Lubomir Novotny played?
Our database contains 60 games by Lubomir Novotny, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Novotny?
60 games by Lubomir 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.