Prepare against Dominic Czarnuch
United Kingdom · World #64,735 classical · FIDE ID 343402488
When preparing against Dominic Czarnuch, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Dominic Czarnuch, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dominic Czarnuch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominic Czarnuch 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 | 1,840 | 1,949 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 31 | 15 | 25 | 43.7% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 52.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 414 rated games against 355 different opponents, across 69 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 210 | 89 | 64 | 57 | 42.4% | 1,682 | 1,732 | 11 |
| Rapid | 146 | 77 | 16 | 53 | 52.7% | 1,631 | 1,669 | 15 |
| Blitz | 58 | 33 | 5 | 20 | 56.9% | 1,765 | 1,827 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 127 | 28 | 32 | 67 | 22.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 176 | 110 | 33 | 33 | 62.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 65 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 130 | 71 | 22 | 37 | 1,762 | 1,855 |
| 2025 | 167 | 77 | 49 | 41 | 1,684 | 1,760 |
| 2024 | 58 | 24 | 8 | 26 | 1,589 | 1,456 |
| 2023 | 54 | 26 | 5 | 23 | 1,419 | 1,370 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
Where Dominic Czarnuch has played
England (62) · Poland (3) · Spain (2) · France (1) · Wales (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominic Czarnuch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominic Czarnuch's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 48.6% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 43.2% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Czarnuch usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Czarnuch usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Czarnuch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Czarnuch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Czarnuch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Czarnuch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 61.9% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Dominic Czarnuch's chess games
All 71 games by Dominic Czarnuch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Oct 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Haytham Salman | 2,018 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Jacob Liu | 1,962 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | D10 |
| Oct 2026 | Advait Keerthi Kumar | 1,959 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Michael Pospichal | 1,944 | Teplice Open 2026 B-group | A05 |
| Feb 2026 | John R Sharp | 1,863 | 1st Milton Keynes FIDE Rated Blitz | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,903 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 1st Milton Keynes FIDE Rated Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,825 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open C | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,718 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,892 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,831 |
| V Open Chess Menorca 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,920 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominic Czarnuch's chess games?
71 games by Dominic Czarnuch, from Jun 2023 to Oct 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 Dominic Czarnuch has played.
What does Dominic Czarnuch play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Dominic Czarnuch opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominic Czarnuch answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dominic Czarnuch play as White?
As White, Dominic Czarnuch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominic Czarnuch play as Black?
As Black, Dominic Czarnuch most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Dominic Czarnuch's FIDE rating?
Dominic Czarnuch is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dominic Czarnuch played?
Our database contains 71 games by Dominic Czarnuch, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominic Czarnuch?
71 games by Dominic Czarnuch 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.