Prepare against Vitezslav Novak
Czechia · World #37,559 classical · FIDE ID 329410
Our database contains 98 games by Vitezslav Novak, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitezslav Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitezslav 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 | 1,946 | 2,011 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 26 | 30 | 42 | 26.5% |
| As White | 47 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitezslav Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitezslav Novak's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Novak usually continues c3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Novak usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Vitezslav Novak's chess games
All 98 games by Vitezslav Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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, 30 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 0/10/8 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Slavomir Sremanak | 2,148 | 37th Brno Trade Open A | C28 |
| Nov 2014 | Gustav Jablecnik | 2,127 | chT2E-CZE 1415 | C27 |
| Aug 2006 | Rene Pribyl | 2,102 | Brno Trade Open | D56 |
| Sep 2005 | Miloslav Nemec | 2,075 | Brno Trade Open A | A24 |
| Aug 2005 | Pavel Kopkan | 2,026 | Brno Trade Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Trade Open | 2007 | 15 | 6 | 1,971 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,712 |
| chT-Bohemia South 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 3 | 1,792 |
| Brno Trade Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,896 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,706 |
| 37th Brno Trade Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial B | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,847 |
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitezslav Novak's chess games?
98 games by Vitezslav Novak, from Jan 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 Vitezslav Novak has played.
What does Vitezslav Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Vitezslav Novak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitezslav Novak answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vitezslav Novak play as White?
As White, Vitezslav Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitezslav Novak play as Black?
As Black, Vitezslav Novak most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Vitezslav Novak's FIDE rating?
Vitezslav Novak is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Vitezslav Novak played?
Our database contains 98 games by Vitezslav Novak, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 30 draws, 42 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitezslav Novak?
98 games by Vitezslav 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.