Prepare against Bozidar Cernov
HRV · World #100,905 classical · FIDE ID 14509873
When preparing against Bozidar Cernov, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Bozidar Cernov, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bozidar Cernov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bozidar Cernov 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 | 1,727 | 1,769 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,756 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bozidar Cernov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bozidar Cernov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cernov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Bozidar Cernov's chess games
All 32 games by Bozidar Cernov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Bozidar Hajec | 1,748 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C30 |
| Oct 2013 | Marin Zadravec | 1,556 | chT4B-CRO Center North | B01 |
| Mar 2019 | Fran Krsto Pilic | 1,496 | Medimurska CupT | D02 |
| Apr 2016 | Ivor Colev | 1,373 | chT4B-CRO Center North | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,694 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,859 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,735 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,620 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bozidar Cernov's chess games?
32 games by Bozidar Cernov, from Apr 2015 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 Bozidar Cernov has played.
What does Bozidar Cernov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Bozidar Cernov opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bozidar Cernov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Bozidar Cernov play as White?
As White, Bozidar Cernov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bozidar Cernov play as Black?
As Black, Bozidar Cernov most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Bozidar Cernov's FIDE rating?
Bozidar Cernov is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Bozidar Cernov played?
Our database contains 32 games by Bozidar Cernov, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bozidar Cernov?
32 games by Bozidar Cernov 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.