Prepare against Martin Novotny
Czechia · World #14,589 classical · FIDE ID 383600
When preparing against Martin Novotny, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 207 games by Martin Novotny, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Novotny 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 | 2,110 | 2,180 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,982 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 69 | 66 | 72 | 33.3% |
| As White | 99 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 108 | 31 | 34 | 43 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Novotny's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 93.9% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Novotny usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 68.9% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 95.6% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Martin Novotny's chess games
All 207 games by Martin Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Sep 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: 69 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Evgenii Fedorov | 2,287 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B39 |
| Oct 2021 | Pavel Postupa | 2,253 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | B91 |
| Jan 2019 | Robin Hrdina | 2,246 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | B31 |
| Mar 2023 | Jan Slampa | 2,243 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | E12 |
| Dec 2019 | I. Velitshko | 2,229 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 19 | 7 | 2,100 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,115 |
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,111 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Novotny's chess games?
207 games by Martin Novotny, from Jul 2014 to Sep 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 Novotny has played.
What does Martin Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Martin Novotny opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Novotny answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Novotny play as White?
As White, Martin Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Martin Novotny most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Martin Novotny's FIDE rating?
Martin Novotny is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Martin Novotny played?
Our database contains 207 games by Martin Novotny, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Novotny?
207 games by Martin Novotny 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.