Prepare against Vaclav Novak
Czechia · World #53,240 classical · FIDE ID 311880
Our database contains 106 games by Vaclav Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 1,880 | 2,113 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 35 | 23 | 48 | 33.0% |
| As White | 54 | 16 | 13 | 25 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 19 | 10 | 23 | 36.5% |
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 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 87.0% | 42.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Novak usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Novak usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Novak usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Novak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 82.1% | 47.8% |
| b6 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Vaclav Novak's chess games
All 106 games by Vaclav Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 14/8/14 | 38.9% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Zdenek Ruzicka | 2,161 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | B84 |
| Feb 2007 | Frantisek Michalek | 2,159 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | B03 |
| Aug 2018 | Marek Kubicki | 2,124 | Olomouc Summer Open 21st | E73 |
| Aug 2018 | Oleg Molkanov | 2,112 | 5th Prague Summer Open A | E90 |
| Sep 2004 | Vladimir Novotny | 2,069 | Prague ProMoPro Open | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2005 | 27 | 14 | 2,074 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 1,960 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| Prague KS Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,843 |
| Prague Open A | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,972 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open A | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Novak's chess games?
106 games by Vaclav Novak, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 54 games with White in our database, Vaclav Novak opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Novak answers 1...g6 (82% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Novak play as White?
As White, Vaclav Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Novak play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Novak most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Vaclav Novak's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Novak is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Vaclav Novak played?
Our database contains 106 games by Vaclav Novak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Novak?
106 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.