Prepare against Jiri Cernovsky
Czechia · World #21,402 classical · FIDE ID 318167
Our database contains 162 games by Jiri Cernovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Cernovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Cernovsky 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 | 2,045 | 2,156 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,040 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,100 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 37 | 71 | 54 | 22.8% |
| As White | 77 | 19 | 27 | 31 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 18 | 44 | 23 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Cernovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Cernovsky's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cernovsky usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cernovsky usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cernovsky usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 42 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
Jiri Cernovsky's chess games
All 162 games by Jiri Cernovsky 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: 37 wins, 71 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Michal Sindler | 2,213 | chT2C-CZE 1718 | B80 |
| Jan 2014 | Pavel Kolar | 2,179 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | B12 |
| Jan 2003 | Jaroslav Straka | 2,168 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | A95 |
| Mar 2010 | Jaroslav Straka | 2,140 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | B41 |
| Feb 2022 | Matous Hlavina | 2,126 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,099 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| chT2V-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,240 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Cernovsky's chess games?
162 games by Jiri Cernovsky, 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 Jiri Cernovsky has played.
What does Jiri Cernovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Jiri Cernovsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Cernovsky answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jiri Cernovsky play as White?
As White, Jiri Cernovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Cernovsky play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Cernovsky most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Jiri Cernovsky's FIDE rating?
Jiri Cernovsky is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jiri Cernovsky played?
Our database contains 162 games by Jiri Cernovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 71 draws, 54 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Cernovsky?
162 games by Jiri Cernovsky 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.