Prepare against Martin Novak
Czechia · World #19,375 classical · FIDE ID 364096
Our database contains 79 games by Martin Novak, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 2,062 | 2,068 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 25.3% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Novak's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 47.8% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 43.5% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
Martin Novak's chess games
All 79 games by Martin Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 20 wins, 29 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Josef Vachal | 1,935 | Klatovy Open B | B72 |
| Jul 2013 | Vaclav Can | 1,929 | Tabor Open | B89 |
| Jul 2013 | Jaroslav Straka | 1,895 | Tabor Open | C10 |
| Jul 2013 | Petr Kellner | 1,885 | Klatovy Open B | A52 |
| Jul 2018 | Lukas Pavlicek | 1,819 | 24th Klatovy Open A | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Czech Fed U14 | 2013 | 16 | 8 | 1,690 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,800 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,941 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open-N | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Novak's chess games?
79 games by Martin Novak, from Sep 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 Martin Novak has played.
What does Martin Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Martin Novak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Novak answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Martin Novak play as White?
As White, Martin Novak's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Novak play as Black?
As Black, Martin Novak most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Martin Novak's FIDE rating?
Martin Novak is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Martin Novak played?
Our database contains 79 games by Martin Novak, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 29 draws, 30 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Novak?
79 games by Martin 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.