Prepare against Petr Novak
Czechia · World #11,111 classical · FIDE ID 4641434
When preparing against Petr Novak, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Petr Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr 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 | 2,153 | 2,243 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,169 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,218 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 29.4% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Novak's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 92.6% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Petr Novak's chess games
All 51 games by Petr 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Jan Michalek | 2,260 | chT2A-CZE 1617 | E89 |
| Nov 2018 | Zdenek Pokorny | 2,255 | chT1W-CZE 1819 | C05 |
| Feb 2012 | Jiri Houska | 2,212 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | D44 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Dvorak | 2,168 | chT2A-CZE 1617 | D37 |
| Nov 2022 | Petr Stluka | 2,167 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 2,071 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,168 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1,765 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,111 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 4 | 2,544 |
| chT1W-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,305 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Novak's chess games?
51 games by Petr 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 Petr Novak has played.
What does Petr Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Petr Novak opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Novak answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Novak play as White?
As White, Petr Novak's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Novak play as Black?
As Black, Petr Novak most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Petr Novak's FIDE rating?
Petr Novak is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Petr Novak played?
Our database contains 51 games by Petr Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Novak?
51 games by Petr 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.