Prepare against Martin Cerveny
IM · Czechia · World #3,753 classical · FIDE ID 321141
When preparing against Martin Cerveny, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,368 games by Martin Cerveny, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Cerveny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Cerveny 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 | 2,310 | 2,423 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,461 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,501 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,368 | 576 | 375 | 417 | 42.1% |
| As White | 686 | 317 | 181 | 188 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 682 | 259 | 194 | 229 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Cerveny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Cerveny's side.
First moves as White (685 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 536 | 78.2% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 10.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 66 | 9.6% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 335 | 95.2% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.6% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 112 | 57.4% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 24.1% | 58.5% |
| d6 | 36 | 18.5% | 66.7% |
Martin Cerveny's chess games
All 1,368 games by Martin Cerveny in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 576 wins, 375 draws, 417 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 106 | 51/26/29 | 48.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 101 | 48/34/19 | 47.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 45 | 23/14/8 | 51.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 20/7/6 | 60.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 16/8/9 | 48.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 164 | 70/54/40 | 42.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 87 | 22/28/37 | 25.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 71 | 28/16/27 | 39.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 40 | 14/18/8 | 35.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 33 | 9/11/13 | 27.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/9/5 | 51.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/2/12 | 48.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Gata Kamsky | 2,674 | Titled Tue | D11 |
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| Jul 2015 | Dmitry Kononenko | 2,617 | 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | A70 |
| Sep 2020 | Rasmus Svane | 2,613 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Jun 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,608 | Titled Tue | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 115 | 57.5 | 2,361 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 85 | 59.5 | 2,324 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2017 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,249 |
| Policka Open | 2015 | 17 | 11 | 2,242 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 1997 | 16 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Olomouc Open | 2008 | 14 | 9 | 2,334 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,407 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vojtech Plat (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Cerveny's chess games?
1,368 games by Martin Cerveny, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Martin Cerveny has played.
What does Martin Cerveny play on the first move as White?
Across 685 games with White in our database, Martin Cerveny opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Cerveny answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Martin Cerveny play as White?
As White, Martin Cerveny's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (106 games, 48.1% win rate); Slav Defense (101 games, 47.5% win rate); English Opening (45 games, 51.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 686 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Cerveny play as Black?
As Black, Martin Cerveny most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (164 games, 42.7% win rate); Slav Defense (87 games, 25.3% win rate); Sicilian (71 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 682 games.
What is Martin Cerveny's FIDE rating?
Martin Cerveny is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Martin Cerveny played?
Our database contains 1,368 games by Martin Cerveny, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 576 wins, 375 draws, 417 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Cerveny?
1,368 games by Martin Cerveny 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.