Prepare against Jan Cermak
Czechia · World #17,942 classical · FIDE ID 350443
Our database contains 98 games by Jan Cermak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Cermak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Cermak 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 | 2,075 | 2,083 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 28.6% |
| As White | 49 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Cermak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Cermak's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 89.8% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cermak usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cermak usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cermak usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cermak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cermak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 38.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Jan Cermak's chess games
All 98 games by Jan Cermak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 28 wins, 38 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Anna Marie Koubova | 2,110 | Ricany Open A | D13 |
| Nov 2022 | Petr Travnicek | 2,073 | chT2E-CZE 2223 | B31 |
| Nov 2022 | Tomas Fojtik | 2,053 | chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | A22 |
| Jan 2023 | Krystof Krizek | 2,030 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | D13 |
| Aug 2018 | Marek Otruba | 2,005 | Ricany Open A | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2014 | 26 | 10.5 | 1,811 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 25 | 12 | 1,942 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
| Brno Duras Open B | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,902 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Cermak's chess games?
98 games by Jan Cermak, from May 2011 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 Jan Cermak has played.
What does Jan Cermak play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jan Cermak opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Cermak answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Cermak play as White?
As White, Jan Cermak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Cermak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Cermak most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Jan Cermak's FIDE rating?
Jan Cermak is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jan Cermak played?
Our database contains 98 games by Jan Cermak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 38 draws, 32 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Cermak?
98 games by Jan Cermak 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.