Prepare against Lev Chernov
FIDE · World #14,319 classical · FIDE ID 55638597
Our database contains 52 games by Lev Chernov, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lev Chernov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Chernov 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 | 2,113 | 2,113 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,084 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,192 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 32.7% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Chernov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Chernov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Chernov usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Chernov usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Chernov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Chernov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lev Chernov's chess games
All 52 games by Lev Chernov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Boris Lupolov | 2,104 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D41 |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Kunin | 2,094 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | D04 |
| Oct 2023 | Maxim Parshin | 2,086 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B12 |
| Oct 2021 | Yuri D Yakovlev | 1,847 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | C24 |
| Aug 2024 | Maria A. Makarova | 1,723 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,949 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,611 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,679 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,048 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Chernov's chess games?
52 games by Lev Chernov, from May 2021 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 Lev Chernov has played.
What does Lev Chernov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Lev Chernov opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Chernov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lev Chernov play as White?
As White, Lev Chernov's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Chernov play as Black?
As Black, Lev Chernov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Lev Chernov's FIDE rating?
Lev Chernov is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lev Chernov played?
Our database contains 52 games by Lev Chernov, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Chernov?
52 games by Lev Chernov 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.