Prepare against Jan Cermak
Czechia · World #26,232 classical · FIDE ID 368199
Our database contains 53 games by Jan Cermak, covering Nov 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 | 2,009 | 2,057 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 32.1% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 26.9% |
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 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 85.2% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Cermak usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Cermak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cermak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Cermak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Jan Cermak's chess games
All 53 games by Jan Cermak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Zdenek Vybiral | 2,195 | Ricany Open | C41 |
| Aug 2013 | Vojtech Mejzlik | 2,106 | Ricany Open | B14 |
| Jun 2013 | Jan Slampa | 2,070 | 11th Nachod Open | B25 |
| Aug 2015 | Zdenek Voracek | 2,026 | Ricany Open | D15 |
| Oct 2022 | Imrich Rigo | 1,991 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2015 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,911 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open-N | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,712 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,956 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,981 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Cermak's chess games?
53 games by Jan Cermak, from Nov 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 27 games with White in our database, Jan Cermak opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Cermak answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jan Cermak play as White?
As White, Jan Cermak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Cermak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Cermak most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jan Cermak's FIDE rating?
Jan Cermak is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Jan Cermak played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jan Cermak, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Cermak?
53 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.