Prepare against Jan Cerny
Czechia · World #38,424 classical · FIDE ID 311529
Our database contains 95 games by Jan Cerny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Cerny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Cerny 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 | 1,942 | 2,127 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 17 | 49 | 29 | 17.9% |
| As White | 41 | 9 | 21 | 11 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 8 | 28 | 18 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Cerny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Cerny's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 90.2% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Cerny usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cerny usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 90.9% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Jan Cerny's chess games
All 95 games by Jan Cerny in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 49 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 27 | 5/14/8 | 18.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Miroslav Haspl | 2,105 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | D12 |
| Feb 2014 | Lubos Ptacek | 2,092 | chT2D-CZE 1314 | B13 |
| Dec 2004 | Jiri Daniel | 2,068 | chT-CZE 2C 0405 | B11 |
| Sep 2006 | Pavol Knaperek | 2,031 | Tatry Open | A90 |
| Nov 2010 | Martin Mojzis | 2,020 | chT2D-CZE 1011 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2006 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
| 2nd Teplice Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,969 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,961 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,956 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,017 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Cerny's chess games?
95 games by Jan Cerny, from Apr 2003 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 Cerny has played.
What does Jan Cerny play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jan Cerny opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Cerny answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Cerny play as White?
As White, Jan Cerny's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Cerny play as Black?
As Black, Jan Cerny most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jan Cerny's FIDE rating?
Jan Cerny is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jan Cerny played?
Our database contains 95 games by Jan Cerny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 49 draws, 29 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Cerny?
95 games by Jan Cerny 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.