Nový Bor (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnoviː ˈbor]; German: Haida) is a town in Česká Lípa District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. Nový Bor was founded in 1692. During the rule of the Kinsky family in the 18th century, the settlement experienced its greatest prosperity and was promoted to a town. Since the end of the 18th century, Nový Bor is known for the glass industry. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The town's chess club 1. Novoborský ŠK is the most successful Czech chess club in modern history.