Prepare against Ferdinand Zernovic
Slovakia · World #56,932 classical · FIDE ID 14917734
Our database contains 116 games by Ferdinand Zernovic, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferdinand Zernovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdinand Zernovic 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 | 1,867 | 1,936 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 19 | 49 | 48 | 16.4% |
| As White | 60 | 12 | 25 | 23 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 7 | 24 | 25 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferdinand Zernovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferdinand Zernovic's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 40.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.8% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zernovic usually continues Bc4 (40.6% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Zernovic usually continues f4 (15.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zernovic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 29.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Ferdinand Zernovic's chess games
All 116 games by Ferdinand Zernovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Anton Marko | 2,086 | chT2B-SVK 1617 | A39 |
| Feb 2018 | Tibor Barczi | 2,062 | chT2B-SVK 1718 | C01 |
| Oct 2012 | Peter Kvassay | 2,028 | chT-SVK 3B2 1213 | D07 |
| Dec 2012 | Stefan Belak | 2,001 | chT-SVK 3B2 1213 | C00 |
| Nov 2016 | Maros Laho | 2,001 | chT2B-SVK 1617 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2 | 1,825 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,838 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferdinand Zernovic's chess games?
116 games by Ferdinand Zernovic, from Apr 2009 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 Ferdinand Zernovic has played.
What does Ferdinand Zernovic play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ferdinand Zernovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdinand Zernovic answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ferdinand Zernovic play as White?
As White, Ferdinand Zernovic's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferdinand Zernovic play as Black?
As Black, Ferdinand Zernovic most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Ferdinand Zernovic's FIDE rating?
Ferdinand Zernovic is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Ferdinand Zernovic played?
Our database contains 116 games by Ferdinand Zernovic, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses (16.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferdinand Zernovic?
116 games by Ferdinand Zernovic 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.