Prepare against Novica Novakovic
SVN · World #90,646 classical · FIDE ID 14612739
When preparing against Novica Novakovic, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Novica Novakovic, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Novica Novakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Novica Novakovic 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 | 1,757 | 1,780 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,810 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,831 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 44 | 63 | 42 | 29.5% |
| As White | 71 | 28 | 28 | 15 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 16 | 35 | 27 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Novica Novakovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Novica Novakovic's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 97.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Novakovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 67.4% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 27.9% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Novica Novakovic's chess games
All 149 games by Novica Novakovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 44 wins, 63 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Igor Juhant | 1,971 | 14th chT-SLO Central Superliga | A48 |
| Jan 2016 | Robert Volcansek | 1,917 | chT-Ljubljana 69th Superliga | B07 |
| Nov 2010 | Franc Hribar | 1,822 | chT-SLO Central 2nd League | D20 |
| Feb 2013 | Gregor Cizman | 1,771 | 1st Ljubljana Open | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Vinko Piber | 1,760 | 1st Ljubljana Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 1,766 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2017 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,595 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,812 |
| Ljubljana Winter Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,928 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,731 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,707 |
| chT-SLO Central 2nd League | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,629 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Novica Novakovic's chess games?
149 games by Novica Novakovic, from Jul 2011 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 Novica Novakovic has played.
What does Novica Novakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Novica Novakovic opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Novica Novakovic answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Novica Novakovic play as White?
As White, Novica Novakovic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Novica Novakovic play as Black?
As Black, Novica Novakovic most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Novica Novakovic's FIDE rating?
Novica Novakovic is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Novica Novakovic played?
Our database contains 149 games by Novica Novakovic, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 63 draws, 42 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Novica Novakovic?
149 games by Novica Novakovic 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.