Prepare against Cerdas Barus
GM · IDN · World #6,152 classical · FIDE ID 7100094
When preparing against Cerdas Barus, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 325 games by Cerdas Barus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cerdas Barus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cerdas Barus 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 | 2,243 | 2,503 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,374 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,298 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 113 | 136 | 76 | 34.8% |
| As White | 157 | 65 | 62 | 30 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 168 | 48 | 74 | 46 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cerdas Barus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cerdas Barus's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 96.8% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Barus usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Barus usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Barus usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Barus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Barus usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Barus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 67.0% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 27 | 30.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 94.2% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
Cerdas Barus's chess games
All 325 games by Cerdas Barus 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: 113 wins, 136 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/12/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| E54 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Zhong Zhang | 2,592 | Jakarta Telin Open | D43 |
| Oct 2002 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,550 | Olympiad-35 | E94 |
| Jun 1993 | Tair Vahidov | 2,546 | 10th chT-Asia fin | A28 |
| May 1999 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,535 | INA-ROW Match | D85 |
| Oct 1999 | Jun Xu | 2,535 | 2nd ch-World Cities | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta Open | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,546 |
| ASEAN Circuit GM-B | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| Jakarta zt | 1993 | 11 | 8 | 2,607 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 11 | 7 | 2,516 |
| 3rd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| Wismilak | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,627 |
| Jakarta | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,454 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cerdas Barus's chess games?
325 games by Cerdas Barus, 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 Cerdas Barus has played.
What does Cerdas Barus play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Cerdas Barus opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cerdas Barus answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Cerdas Barus play as White?
As White, Cerdas Barus's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cerdas Barus play as Black?
As Black, Cerdas Barus most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Cerdas Barus's FIDE rating?
Cerdas Barus is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Cerdas Barus played?
Our database contains 325 games by Cerdas Barus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 136 draws, 76 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cerdas Barus?
325 games by Cerdas Barus 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.