Prepare against Marko Novosel
HRV · World #19,109 classical · FIDE ID 14540142
Our database contains 122 games by Marko Novosel, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Novosel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko 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 | 2,065 | 2,155 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,078 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,146 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 42 | 26 | 54 | 34.4% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 21 | 13 | 29 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Novosel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Novosel's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.9% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Novosel usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Novosel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 69.0% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Marko Novosel's chess games
All 122 games by Marko Novosel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 42 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Luka Matanovic | 2,210 | Hum na Sutli Open 10th | B53 |
| Aug 2019 | Enrico Ghersinich | 2,193 | ch-EU U18 | A45 |
| Aug 2019 | Xavier Marzo Pie | 2,174 | ch-EU U18 | B07 |
| Aug 2019 | Damjan Horvat | 2,164 | 13th Hum na Sutli Open | B12 |
| Apr 2021 | Matej Levacic | 2,144 | 30th chT-CRO U20 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2017 | 17 | 7 | 1,805 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2014 | 14 | 6 | 1,524 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,113 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Krapina Regional Cup | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,702 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,849 |
| ch-CRO U17/U19 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Novosel's chess games?
122 games by Marko Novosel, from Mar 2012 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 Novosel has played.
What does Marko Novosel play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Marko Novosel opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Novosel answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marko Novosel play as White?
As White, Marko Novosel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Novosel play as Black?
As Black, Marko Novosel most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Marko Novosel's FIDE rating?
Marko Novosel is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Marko Novosel played?
Our database contains 122 games by Marko Novosel, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Novosel?
122 games by Marko 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.