Prepare against Stjepan Novak
HRV · World #135,149 classical · FIDE ID 14510936
When preparing against Stjepan Novak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (36%).
Our database contains 70 games by Stjepan Novak, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stjepan Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stjepan 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 | 1,633 | 1,690 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,708 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,638 | 1,710 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 8 | 15 | 47 | 11.4% |
| As White | 34 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stjepan Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stjepan Novak's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 20.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 20.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Stjepan Novak's chess games
All 70 games by Stjepan Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Boris Resman | 1,834 | chT3B-CRO Center North | A03 |
| Feb 2019 | David Skrobar | 1,788 | Medimurska CupT | A34 |
| Sep 2019 | Esko Virtanen | 1,771 | chT-EUR Seniors 65 | B01 |
| Mar 2018 | Jakov Poljak | 1,600 | Medjimurske Team Cup | C42 |
| Feb 2019 | Franjo Kristofic | 1,142 | Medimurska CupT | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,690 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 10 | 0 | 1,534 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 1,610 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| TCh-EUR Senior +65 | 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1,707 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,682 |
| Nedelisce Medjimurja Open | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,376 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stjepan Novak's chess games?
70 games by Stjepan Novak, from Feb 2013 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 Stjepan Novak has played.
What does Stjepan Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Stjepan Novak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stjepan Novak answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...b5 (9% of games).
What openings does Stjepan Novak play as White?
As White, Stjepan Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stjepan Novak play as Black?
As Black, Stjepan Novak most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Stjepan Novak's FIDE rating?
Stjepan Novak is currently rated 1,633 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,638 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Stjepan Novak played?
Our database contains 70 games by Stjepan Novak, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses (11.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stjepan Novak?
70 games by Stjepan 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.