Prepare against Michal Novotny
FM · Czechia · World #9,221 classical · FIDE ID 310980
When preparing against Michal Novotny, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 861 games by Michal Novotny, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal 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 | 2,182 | 2,354 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,362 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,433 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 861 | 345 | 260 | 256 | 40.1% |
| As White | 421 | 180 | 135 | 106 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 440 | 165 | 125 | 150 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Novotny's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 288 | 68.4% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 113 | 26.8% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (54.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Novotny usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 97 | 46.6% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 83 | 39.9% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 6.3% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 58.1% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 27 | 19.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 17.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Michal Novotny's chess games
All 861 games by Michal Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 345 wins, 260 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/8/10 | 41.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 16/11/13 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 10/12/10 | 31.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/6/11 | 45.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Vasily Borisovich Malinin | 2,521 | Pardubice Open B | B00 |
| Dec 2004 | Mikulas Manik | 2,510 | Litomysl Open | B23 |
| Nov 2013 | Tomas Polak | 2,502 | chT1E-CZE 1314 | D38 |
| Mar 2015 | Tomas Petrik | 2,498 | chT-CZE 1415 | C04 |
| Aug 2014 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,487 | Stare Mesto Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2014 | 50 | 34.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2015 | 19 | 10 | 2,286 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| Litomysl Open | 2007 | 15 | 7 | 2,293 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,089 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Novotny's chess games?
861 games by Michal Novotny, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Novotny has played.
What does Michal Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Michal Novotny opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Novotny answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Michal Novotny play as White?
As White, Michal Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Michal Novotny most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 440 games.
What is Michal Novotny's FIDE rating?
Michal Novotny is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Michal Novotny played?
Our database contains 861 games by Michal Novotny, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 345 wins, 260 draws, 256 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Novotny?
861 games by Michal 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.