Prepare against David Cerny
Czechia · World #14,332 classical · FIDE ID 369551
Our database contains 162 games by David Cerny, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Cerny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Cerny 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 | 2,112 | 2,197 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,039 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 52 | 45 | 65 | 32.1% |
| As White | 79 | 32 | 24 | 23 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 83 | 20 | 21 | 42 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Cerny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Cerny's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 88.6% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cerny usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Cerny usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 95.7% | 31.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
David Cerny's chess games
All 162 games by David Cerny in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 52 wins, 45 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 28 | 6/9/13 | 21.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Gabor Nagy | 2,447 | 12th Teplice Open | B40 |
| Apr 2017 | Yuriy Kuzmin | 2,308 | Pobeskydy Open | A62 |
| Jan 2018 | Jindrich Kuba | 2,257 | chT1W-CZE 1718 | B67 |
| Jan 2018 | Martin Jacek | 2,232 | chT1W-CZE 1718 | B76 |
| Apr 2017 | Yamine Seddaoui | 2,200 | Pobeskydy Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2020 | 19 | 5 | 2,055 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 2,137 |
| chT1W-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,069 |
| chT1E-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,055 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Cerny's chess games?
162 games by David Cerny, from May 2014 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 David Cerny has played.
What does David Cerny play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, David Cerny opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Cerny answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does David Cerny play as White?
As White, David Cerny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Cerny play as Black?
As Black, David Cerny most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is David Cerny's FIDE rating?
David Cerny is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Jan 2020).
How many games has David Cerny played?
Our database contains 162 games by David Cerny, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 45 draws, 65 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Cerny?
162 games by David Cerny 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.