Prepare against Tomas Novotny
Czechia · World #57,730 classical · FIDE ID 324272
When preparing against Tomas Novotny, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 31 games by Tomas Novotny, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Novotny 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 | 1,864 | 1,930 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 22.6% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 122 rated games against 108 different opponents, across 42 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 115 | 41 | 49 | 25 | 35.7% | 1,788 | 1,806 | 13 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 42.9% | 1,847 | 1,607 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 16 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 57 | 23 | 26 | 8 | 40.4% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,705 | 1,705 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,665 | 1,665 |
| 2024 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1,555 | 1,805 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,415 | 1,615 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,503 | 1,703 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,702 | 1,302 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,789 | 1,789 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,705 | 1,905 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,765 | 1,765 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1,647 | 1,914 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,454 | 1,854 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,818 | 1,646 |
| 2013 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1,885 | 1,725 |
| 2012 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 1,838 | 1,746 |
| 2011 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1,897 | 1,931 |
| 2010 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1,970 | 2,042 |
| 2009 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1,854 | 1,704 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2,023 | 2,023 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Novotny's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Tomas Novotny's chess games
All 31 games by Tomas Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Miroslav Srkal | 1,828 | 6th Teplice Open | D13 |
| Jun 2011 | Michal Kaluzny | 1,797 | 6th Teplice Open | B34 |
| Jun 2009 | Frantisek Rezny | 1,665 | 4th Teplice Open | B06 |
| Jun 2012 | Daniel Kastl | 1,638 | 7th Teplice Open | B45 |
| Jun 2011 | Kamila Stranska | 1,539 | 6th Teplice Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,727 |
| 6th Teplice Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,747 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Novotny's chess games?
31 games by Tomas Novotny, from Jul 2010 to Oct 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 Tomas Novotny has played.
What does Tomas Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Tomas Novotny opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Novotny answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Tomas Novotny play as White?
As White, Tomas Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Novotny most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Tomas Novotny's FIDE rating?
Tomas Novotny is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Tomas Novotny played?
Our database contains 31 games by Tomas Novotny, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Novotny?
31 games by Tomas Novotny 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.