Prepare against Lukas Cernik
Czechia · World #17,326 classical · FIDE ID 319651
Our database contains 298 games by Lukas Cernik, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Cernik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Cernik 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 | 2,081 | 2,229 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 111 | 73 | 114 | 37.2% |
| As White | 153 | 60 | 46 | 47 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 145 | 51 | 27 | 67 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Cernik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Cernik's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 45.8% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 21 | 13.5% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 15 | 9.7% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 13 | 8.4% | 42.3% |
| f4 | 10 | 6.5% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Cernik usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cernik usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Cernik usually continues exd5 (42.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Cernik usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cernik usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Cernik usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 46.2% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 19 | 24.4% | 34.2% |
| Nc6 | 14 | 17.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 43.2% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 25.0% | 22.7% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Lukas Cernik's chess games
All 298 games by Lukas Cernik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 111 wins, 73 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 14/4/22 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 36 | 15/7/14 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Zuzana Hagarova | 2,401 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | A00 |
| Jan 2011 | Michal Moravec | 2,305 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | A41 |
| Feb 2010 | Tomas Vagner | 2,288 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | A03 |
| Jul 2012 | Boris Furman | 2,285 | Nachod Open | A41 |
| Jul 2012 | Ondrej Mejzlik | 2,245 | Nachod Open | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2003 | 49 | 25.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1999 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 1995 | 18 | 9 | 1,850 |
| ch-CSS U16 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-CZE1 U16 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 1,863 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Cernik's chess games?
298 games by Lukas Cernik, from Jul 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 Lukas Cernik has played.
What does Lukas Cernik play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Lukas Cernik opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Cernik answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games).
What openings does Lukas Cernik play as White?
As White, Lukas Cernik's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Orangutan opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Cernik play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Cernik most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Lukas Cernik's FIDE rating?
Lukas Cernik is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Lukas Cernik played?
Our database contains 298 games by Lukas Cernik, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 73 draws, 114 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Cernik?
298 games by Lukas Cernik 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.