Prepare against Marko Novakovic
Serbia · World #9,262 classical · FIDE ID 972436
Our database contains 45 games by Marko Novakovic, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Novakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Novakovic 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 | 2,181 | 2,181 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 51.1% |
| As White | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 68.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Novakovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Novakovic's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 81.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 81.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (88.9% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Marko Novakovic's chess games
All 45 games by Marko Novakovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Borko Lajthajm | 2,356 | chT2-Belgrade Quality | E12 |
| Oct 2022 | Momcilo Raicevic | 2,262 | chT2-Belgrade Quality | D15 |
| Sep 2019 | Marko Markovic | 2,225 | chT-SRB 2nd League West | D11 |
| Nov 2022 | Stevica Milic | 2,206 | chT2-Belgrade Quality | B22 |
| Oct 2022 | Nemanja Savic | 2,173 | chT2-Belgrade Quality | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,001 |
| 35th Belgrade Trophy | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 6 | 6 | 2,596 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League West | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,343 |
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,978 |
| 14th SCG Festival U14 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Novakovic's chess games?
45 games by Marko Novakovic, from Sep 2014 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 Marko Novakovic has played.
What does Marko Novakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Marko Novakovic opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Novakovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Marko Novakovic play as White?
As White, Marko Novakovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Novakovic play as Black?
As Black, Marko Novakovic most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Marko Novakovic's FIDE rating?
Marko Novakovic is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marko Novakovic played?
Our database contains 45 games by Marko Novakovic, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Novakovic?
45 games by Marko Novakovic 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.