Prepare against Alex Cherniack
United States · World #17,259 classical · FIDE ID 2007606
Our database contains 238 games by Alex Cherniack, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Cherniack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Cherniack 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 | 2,082 | 2,277 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 92 | 51 | 95 | 38.7% |
| As White | 118 | 52 | 24 | 42 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 120 | 40 | 27 | 53 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Cherniack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Cherniack's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 72.9% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 28 | 23.7% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Cherniack usually continues c4 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cherniack usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Cherniack usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cherniack usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cherniack usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Cherniack usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 61.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 23 | 39.0% | 34.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
Alex Cherniack's chess games
All 238 games by Alex Cherniack in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 92 wins, 51 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,645 | 62nd New England Open | B06 |
| Aug 1988 | Jack Peters | 2,495 | 89th US Open | E24 |
| Aug 2014 | Denis Shmeliov | 2,473 | MCC Hot Summer Days | B12 |
| Oct 2011 | Farai Mandizha | 2,411 | USA tt | C00 |
| Jan 2020 | Georg Seul | 2,401 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Boylston CC | 1999 | 52 | 33.5 | 2,391 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,180 |
| USA tt | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,387 |
| 18th Gibraltar Masters | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,258 |
| 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,213 |
| 26th Olomouc B1 IM | 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Cherniack's chess games?
238 games by Alex Cherniack, from Apr 2003 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 Alex Cherniack has played.
What does Alex Cherniack play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Alex Cherniack opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Cherniack answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alex Cherniack play as White?
As White, Alex Cherniack's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Cherniack play as Black?
As Black, Alex Cherniack most often plays: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Alex Cherniack's FIDE rating?
Alex Cherniack is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alex Cherniack played?
Our database contains 238 games by Alex Cherniack, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 51 draws, 95 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Cherniack?
238 games by Alex Cherniack 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.