Prepare against Ludek Novak
Czechia · World #43,094 classical · FIDE ID 316490
Our database contains 101 games by Ludek Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludek Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludek Novak 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 | 1,921 | 2,140 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,982 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 24 | 36 | 41 | 23.8% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludek Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludek Novak's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 88.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Novak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 94.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Ludek Novak's chess games
All 101 games by Ludek Novak 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: 24 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A95 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Tibor Udvari | 2,330 | 5th Budapest Spring Open | B20 |
| Oct 2017 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,254 | 8th Hradec Kralove Open | D87 |
| Nov 2005 | Josef Novotny | 2,178 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | A18 |
| Mar 2006 | Milan Schwarz | 2,080 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | A42 |
| May 2006 | Robert Benda | 2,020 | Janske Lazne Open A | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,940 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| Janske Lazne Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,940 |
| 8th Hradec Kralove Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,993 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludek Novak's chess games?
101 games by Ludek Novak, 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 Ludek Novak has played.
What does Ludek Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Ludek Novak opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludek Novak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ludek Novak play as White?
As White, Ludek Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludek Novak play as Black?
As Black, Ludek Novak most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Ludek Novak's FIDE rating?
Ludek Novak is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ludek Novak played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ludek Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludek Novak?
101 games by Ludek Novak 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.