Prepare against Henrik Cernov
FM · DEU · World #5,677 classical · FIDE ID 16258312
Our database contains 388 games by Henrik Cernov, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Cernov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Cernov 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 | 2,256 | 2,325 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,336 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,365 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 170 | 84 | 134 | 43.8% |
| As White | 195 | 88 | 51 | 56 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 193 | 82 | 33 | 78 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Cernov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Cernov's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 84.6% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.7% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cernov usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 69.2% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Cernov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Cernov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 57.1% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 15.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.5% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 80.3% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Henrik Cernov's chess games
All 388 games by Henrik Cernov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 170 wins, 84 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/7/16 | 32.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,706 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Apr 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| May 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Jun 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| May 2025 | L Moroni | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 241 | 130.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,530 |
| Baden-Baden Autumn Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 3rd Hotel Stockholm N IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,124 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,246 |
| Oberliga Baden 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Cernov's chess games?
388 games by Henrik Cernov, from Jun 2018 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 Henrik Cernov has played.
What does Henrik Cernov play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Henrik Cernov opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Cernov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...a5 (2% of games).
What openings does Henrik Cernov play as White?
As White, Henrik Cernov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Cernov play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Cernov most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Henrik Cernov's FIDE rating?
Henrik Cernov is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Henrik Cernov played?
Our database contains 388 games by Henrik Cernov, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 84 draws, 134 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Cernov?
388 games by Henrik Cernov 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.