Prepare against Tamas Novak
Serbia · World #25,947 classical · FIDE ID 942502
Our database contains 68 games by Tamas Novak, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas 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 | 2,011 | 2,011 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 | 15 | 27 | 38.2% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Novak's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Novak usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Tamas Novak's chess games
All 68 games by Tamas Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Radosav Petkovic | 2,299 | Senta January Open | C86 |
| Nov 2017 | Aleksandar Radanovic | 2,183 | chT-Vojvodina | C42 |
| Feb 2010 | Istvan Nagymelykuti | 2,140 | Senta January Open | C10 |
| Nov 2017 | Djordje Maricki | 2,089 | chT-Vojvodina | C42 |
| Feb 2007 | Zoltan Szogi | 1,997 | Senta January Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senta January Open | 2011 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,127 |
| 13th Senta Open B | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,017 |
| 15th Senta Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,061 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| 14th Senta Open B | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,790 |
| 12th Senta Open B | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,763 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 2 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Novak's chess games?
68 games by Tamas Novak, from Oct 2006 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 Tamas Novak has played.
What does Tamas Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Tamas Novak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Novak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Tamas Novak play as White?
As White, Tamas Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Novak play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Novak most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Tamas Novak's FIDE rating?
Tamas Novak is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tamas Novak played?
Our database contains 68 games by Tamas Novak, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Novak?
68 games by Tamas 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.