Prepare against Volker Novak
DEU · World #19,605 classical · FIDE ID 24691062
Our database contains 84 games by Volker Novak, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volker Novak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker 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 | 2,061 | 2,127 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 32 | 35 | 17 | 38.1% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Novak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Novak's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 52.4% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 40.5% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Novak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Novak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
Volker Novak's chess games
All 84 games by Volker Novak 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: 32 wins, 35 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Ahmad Siar Wahedi | 2,272 | 11th Rhein Main Open | B07 |
| May 2022 | Thomas Heiling | 2,175 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A34 |
| Dec 2010 | Dieter Prange | 2,148 | Hessenliga 1011 | E91 |
| Jan 2010 | Georg Regis | 2,137 | Hessenliga 0910 | A12 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexej Vechorkin | 2,084 | Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Hessenliga 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,145 |
| Hessenliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,022 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open A | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| Hessenliga 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,136 |
| 10th Rhein Main Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Novak's chess games?
84 games by Volker Novak, 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 Volker Novak has played.
What does Volker Novak play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Volker Novak opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Novak answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games).
What openings does Volker Novak play as White?
As White, Volker Novak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Novak play as Black?
As Black, Volker Novak most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Volker Novak's FIDE rating?
Volker Novak is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Volker Novak played?
Our database contains 84 games by Volker Novak, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 35 draws, 17 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Novak?
84 games by Volker 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.