Prepare against Viktor Novotny
Czechia · World #20,568 classical · FIDE ID 333697
Our database contains 84 games by Viktor Novotny, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Novotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor 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 | 2,052 | 2,164 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,068 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 32 | 24 | 28 | 38.1% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Novotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Novotny's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 86.4% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Novotny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Novotny usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Novotny usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Novotny usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 88.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Viktor Novotny's chess games
All 84 games by Viktor Novotny in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 32 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Aleksei Kireev | 2,389 | chT-CZE rap | B06 |
| Feb 2013 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,327 | Novy Bor Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Igor Varitski | 2,268 | chT-CZE rap | B13 |
| Oct 2011 | Vlastimil Sejkora | 2,221 | chT2B-CZE 1112 | A28 |
| Nov 2014 | Jan Pesout | 2,207 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novy Bor Open A | 2014 | 10 | 9 | 2,178 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| Mlada Boleslav ATMOS Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,198 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,999 |
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,026 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,199 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Novotny's chess games?
84 games by Viktor Novotny, from Sep 2009 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 Viktor Novotny has played.
What does Viktor Novotny play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Viktor Novotny opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Novotny answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Viktor Novotny play as White?
As White, Viktor Novotny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Novotny play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Novotny most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Viktor Novotny's FIDE rating?
Viktor Novotny is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Viktor Novotny played?
Our database contains 84 games by Viktor Novotny, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Novotny?
84 games by Viktor 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.