Prepare against Vjekoslav Novak
Ireland · World #70,568 classical · FIDE ID 14511584
When preparing against Vjekoslav Novak, expect 1.f4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 30.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Vjekoslav Novak, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vjekoslav Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vjekoslav 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 | 1,819 | 1,871 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,768 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,818 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 36 | 21 | 53 | 32.7% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 13 | 28 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 8 | 25 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vjekoslav Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vjekoslav Novak's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 35 | 59.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 21 | 35.6% | 40.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 59% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Novak usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Vjekoslav Novak's chess games
All 110 games by Vjekoslav Novak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 36 wins, 21 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 33 | 10/7/16 | 30.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Ivan Hecimovic | 2,199 | Bjelovar Open 6th | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Darko Kurtovic | 2,039 | 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | A85 |
| Jan 2003 | Ivica Zarko | 2,017 | 3rd Velika Gorica Open | D30 |
| Aug 2013 | Alfred Hutzheimer | 2,011 | 2nd Topusko Open | D13 |
| Apr 2008 | Miljenko Bozic | 1,970 | chT3-CRO | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Topusko Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,757 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,708 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| Bjelovar Open 6th | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 3rd Velika Gorica Open | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,857 |
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,828 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,692 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vjekoslav Novak's chess games?
110 games by Vjekoslav Novak, from Oct 2004 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 Vjekoslav Novak has played.
What does Vjekoslav Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Vjekoslav Novak opens with 1.f4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vjekoslav Novak answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Vjekoslav Novak play as White?
As White, Vjekoslav Novak's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vjekoslav Novak play as Black?
As Black, Vjekoslav Novak most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Vjekoslav Novak's FIDE rating?
Vjekoslav Novak is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Vjekoslav Novak played?
Our database contains 110 games by Vjekoslav Novak, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 21 draws, 53 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vjekoslav Novak?
110 games by Vjekoslav 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.