Prepare against Eduard Cervelli
CM · CHE · World #9,135 classical · FIDE ID 1351800
When preparing against Eduard Cervelli, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Eduard Cervelli, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Cervelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Cervelli 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 | 2,184 | 2,255 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,006 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,118 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 106 | 29 | 135 | 39.3% |
| As White | 130 | 59 | 14 | 57 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 140 | 47 | 15 | 78 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Cervelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Cervelli's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 67.4% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 41 | 31.8% | 45.1% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cervelli usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Cervelli usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Cervelli usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cervelli usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cervelli usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cervelli usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 63.8% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 24 | 34.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 29.7% |
Eduard Cervelli's chess games
All 270 games by Eduard Cervelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Sep 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: 106 wins, 29 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 15/1/5 | 71.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,520 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 2,465 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Akash G | 2,415 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | D37 |
| Apr 2026 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,413 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 69 | 33.5 | 2,186 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,094 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,223 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Cervelli's chess games?
270 games by Eduard Cervelli, from Jul 2022 to Sep 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 Eduard Cervelli has played.
What does Eduard Cervelli play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Eduard Cervelli opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Cervelli answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eduard Cervelli play as White?
As White, Eduard Cervelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Cervelli play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Cervelli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Eduard Cervelli's FIDE rating?
Eduard Cervelli is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (May 2026).
How many games has Eduard Cervelli played?
Our database contains 270 games by Eduard Cervelli, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 29 draws, 135 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Cervelli?
270 games by Eduard Cervelli 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.