Prepare against Lukas Novak
Czechia · World #49,053 classical · FIDE ID 333344
When preparing against Lukas Novak, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Lukas Novak, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas 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 | 1,897 | 1,926 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 223 rated games against 186 different opponents, across 93 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 223 | 80 | 82 | 61 | 35.9% | 1,772 | 1,769 | 21 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 84 | 18 | 30 | 36 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 53 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 50.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,913 | 1,779 |
| 2025 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1,814 | 2,047 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,889 | 1,839 |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1,588 | 1,788 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,724 | 1,974 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,644 | 2,044 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,702 | 1,902 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1,775 | 1,615 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,738 | 1,795 |
| 2017 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1,783 | 1,872 |
| 2016 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1,723 | 1,723 |
| 2015 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1,702 | 1,635 |
| 2014 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1,814 | 1,642 |
| 2013 | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 1,837 | 1,817 |
| 2012 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1,801 | 1,668 |
| 2011 | 29 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 1,652 | 1,616 |
| 2010 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1,706 | 1,573 |
| 2007 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1,993 | 1,593 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Novak's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Lukas Novak's chess games
All 32 games by Lukas Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Michal Pajersky | 1,837 | ch-Czech Fed U16 | C18 |
| Oct 2013 | Jan Havelka | 1,835 | ch-Czech Fed U16 | E61 |
| Oct 2012 | Jiri Skuthan | 1,782 | ch-Czech Fed U16 | E91 |
| Oct 2013 | Jiri Vrecion | 1,777 | ch-Czech Fed U16 | A01 |
| Oct 2013 | Veronika Mackova | 1,760 | ch-Czech Fed U16 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Czech Fed U16 | 2013 | 15 | 7 | 1,813 |
| chTW-CZE U20 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| Tabor Open | 2007 | 6 | 0 | 1,352 |
| ch-CZE TB U20 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,637 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Novak's chess games?
32 games by Lukas Novak, from Sep 2011 to Oct 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 Lukas Novak has played.
What does Lukas Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Lukas Novak opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Novak answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Lukas Novak play as White?
As White, Lukas Novak's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Novak play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Novak most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Lukas Novak's FIDE rating?
Lukas Novak is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Lukas Novak played?
Our database contains 32 games by Lukas Novak, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Novak?
32 games by Lukas 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.