Prepare against Vladimir Novosel
HRV · World #37,469 classical · FIDE ID 14526638
When preparing against Vladimir Novosel, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Vladimir Novosel, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Novosel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Novosel 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 | 1,947 | 1,996 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,998 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,044 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 24 | 20 | 36 | 30.0% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Novosel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Novosel's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 92.5% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Novosel usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Novosel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Novosel usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 70.0% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Vladimir Novosel's chess games
All 80 games by Vladimir Novosel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 24 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Gordan Jezidzic | 2,179 | 8th Hum na Sutli Open | B46 |
| Sep 2014 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,152 | 8th Hum na Sutli Open | B58 |
| Jan 2023 | Ratko Novak | 2,073 | 11th Krapina Open | B13 |
| Aug 2019 | Zlatko Svrtan | 2,044 | 13th Hum na Sutli Open | C50 |
| Nov 2010 | Ivan Bockaj | 2,012 | Hum na Sutli Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| 16th Hum na Sutli Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 15th Hum na Sutli Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,913 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| 10th Krapina Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| 13th Hum na Sutli Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 2,053 |
| 12th Krapina Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Novosel's chess games?
80 games by Vladimir Novosel, from Jul 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 Vladimir Novosel has played.
What does Vladimir Novosel play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Vladimir Novosel opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Novosel answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Novosel play as White?
As White, Vladimir Novosel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Novosel play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Novosel most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Vladimir Novosel's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Novosel is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Vladimir Novosel played?
Our database contains 80 games by Vladimir Novosel, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Novosel?
80 games by Vladimir Novosel 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.