Prepare against Michal Novak
Czechia · World #26,227 classical · FIDE ID 310891
Our database contains 209 games by Michal Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal 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 | 2,009 | 2,256 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,146 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,158 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 63 | 110 | 36 | 30.1% |
| As White | 97 | 31 | 53 | 13 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 112 | 32 | 57 | 23 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Novak's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 62.9% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 32 | 33.0% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Novak usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 96.2% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Michal Novak's chess games
All 209 games by Michal Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 110 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 1/11/0 | 8.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 0/9/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Josef Mudrak | 2,339 | Tabor Open | C41 |
| Sep 2004 | Karol Ruckschloss | 2,331 | Tatry Open | A21 |
| Aug 2011 | Falko Meyer | 2,300 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | A25 |
| Sep 2004 | Peter Demeter | 2,293 | Tatry Open | A21 |
| Oct 2008 | Jaroslav Trmal | 2,286 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2008 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,219 |
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,279 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,229 |
| Regionalliga NO 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,150 |
| 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,892 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Novak's chess games?
209 games by Michal Novak, from Apr 2003 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 Michal Novak has played.
What does Michal Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Michal Novak opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Novak answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Michal Novak play as White?
As White, Michal Novak's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); London System (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Novak play as Black?
As Black, Michal Novak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Michal Novak's FIDE rating?
Michal Novak is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Michal Novak played?
Our database contains 209 games by Michal Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 110 draws, 36 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Novak?
209 games by Michal 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.