Prepare against Vaclav Novak
Czechia · World #58,930 classical · FIDE ID 23700211
When preparing against Vaclav Novak, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 64 games by Vaclav Novak, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav 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 | 1,860 | 1,953 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,977 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 8 | 32 | 24 | 12.5% |
| As White | 35 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 10.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Novak's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Vaclav Novak's chess games
All 64 games by Vaclav Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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, 32 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Miroslav Skola | 2,086 | 28th Klatovy Open | C01 |
| Feb 2019 | Petr Loskot | 2,032 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | C45 |
| Feb 2020 | Stepan Pick | 1,972 | chT-CZE 2A 1920 | B07 |
| Jul 2020 | Vitezslav Musil | 1,904 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A53 |
| Nov 2018 | Filip Hlavsa | 1,846 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Klatovy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,807 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,853 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,005 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,919 |
| 28th Klatovy Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Novak's chess games?
64 games by Vaclav Novak, from Dec 2016 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 Vaclav Novak has played.
What does Vaclav Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Vaclav Novak opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Novak answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Novak play as White?
As White, Vaclav Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Novak play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Novak most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Vaclav Novak's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Novak is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Vaclav Novak played?
Our database contains 64 games by Vaclav Novak, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 32 draws, 24 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Novak?
64 games by Vaclav 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.