Prepare against Ratko Novak
CM · HRV · World #26,343 classical · FIDE ID 14511827
Our database contains 991 games by Ratko Novak, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ratko Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ratko 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 | 2,266 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,161 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,276 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 991 | 357 | 98 | 536 | 36.0% |
| As White | 500 | 198 | 51 | 251 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 491 | 159 | 47 | 285 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ratko Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ratko Novak's side.
First moves as White (500 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 493 | 98.6% | 45.2% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Novak usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Novak usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 228 | 98.3% | 37.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 161 | 98.2% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Ratko Novak's chess games
All 991 games by Ratko Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 357 wins, 98 draws, 536 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 66 | 27/8/31 | 40.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 62 | 30/6/26 | 48.4% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 59 | 26/4/29 | 44.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 52 | 24/7/21 | 46.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 20/4/24 | 41.7% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 42 | 12/1/29 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 15/4/12 | 48.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 160 | 57/10/93 | 35.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 91 | 31/15/45 | 34.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 21/6/22 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 44 | 12/4/28 | 27.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 28 | 5/2/21 | 17.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 2/2/14 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| B13 | London System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Hovhannes Gabuzyan | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jan 2025 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,544 | Titled Tue Early | E35 |
| Jun 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jun 2024 | Bibissara Assaubayeva | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | D06 |
| Apr 2024 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,436 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 871 | 357.5 | 2,110 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 13 | 3 | 2,100 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,223 |
| 20th chT1A-CRO | 2011 | 9 | 1 | 2,201 |
| 12th Zadar Open | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,181 |
| Varazdinske Toplice Open | 2022 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
| 18th chT1B-CRO | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ratko Novak's chess games?
991 games by Ratko Novak, from Apr 2004 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 Ratko Novak has played.
What does Ratko Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 500 games with White in our database, Ratko Novak opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ratko Novak answers 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...b6 (0% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ratko Novak play as White?
As White, Ratko Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (66 games, 40.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (62 games, 48.4% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 500 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ratko Novak play as Black?
As Black, Ratko Novak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense (160 games, 35.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (91 games, 34.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (49 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 491 games.
What is Ratko Novak's FIDE rating?
Ratko Novak is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ratko Novak played?
Our database contains 991 games by Ratko Novak, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 357 wins, 98 draws, 536 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ratko Novak?
991 games by Ratko 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.