Prepare against Lukas Cernousek
IM · Czechia · World #1,079 classical · FIDE ID 311707
When preparing against Lukas Cernousek, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 22.2% over 36 games.
Our database contains 1,980 games by Lukas Cernousek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Cernousek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Cernousek 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 | 2,445 | 2,495 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,445 | 2,494 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,450 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,980 | 777 | 626 | 577 | 39.2% |
| As White | 994 | 434 | 281 | 279 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 986 | 343 | 345 | 298 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Cernousek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Cernousek's side.
First moves as White (994 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 491 | 49.4% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 447 | 45.0% | 61.2% |
| c4 | 27 | 2.7% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 2.5% | 68.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cernousek usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cernousek usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cernousek usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Cernousek usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cernousek usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Cernousek usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (456 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 309 | 67.8% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 52 | 11.4% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 44 | 9.6% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 43 | 9.4% | 59.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 155 | 49.5% | 49.0% |
| Nf6 | 128 | 40.9% | 54.7% |
| f5 | 17 | 5.4% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.9% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Lukas Cernousek's chess games
All 1,980 games by Lukas Cernousek 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: 777 wins, 626 draws, 577 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 135 | 61/47/27 | 45.2% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 76 | 28/22/26 | 36.8% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 63 | 29/18/16 | 46.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 22/10/18 | 44.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 50 | 22/15/13 | 44.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 46 | 15/18/13 | 32.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 17/8/6 | 54.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85 | 37/25/23 | 43.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 78 | 28/21/29 | 35.9% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 69 | 28/17/24 | 40.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 52 | 22/11/19 | 42.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 47 | 11/25/11 | 23.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 43 | 11/19/13 | 25.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 13/17/11 | 31.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 40 | 10/20/10 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 8/15/13 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 12/11/11 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,610 | 14th Teplice Open | B15 |
| Dec 2017 | Emre Can | 2,605 | 4th Sitges Sunway Open | D20 |
| Feb 2012 | Alexandr Fier | 2,603 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | E63 |
| May 2019 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,585 | ch-CZE | C66 |
| Mar 2009 | Joel Benjamin | 2,583 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 63 | 40 | 2,470 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 50 | 19 | 2,216 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2005 | 36 | 30 | 2,493 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2012 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,399 |
| Litomysl Open | 2007 | 33 | 22 | 2,427 |
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2016 | 30 | 22 | 2,487 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1999 | 24 | 14 | 2,049 |
| Cartak GM | 2005 | 19 | 7 | 2,343 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Cvek (17 games) · Jiri Jirka (17 games) · Pavel Simacek (16 games) · Zbynek Hracek (12 games) · Tomas Polak (12 games) · David Navara (12 games) · Jan Bernasek (12 games) · Jiri Stocek (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Cernousek's chess games?
1,980 games by Lukas Cernousek, 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 Lukas Cernousek has played.
What does Lukas Cernousek play on the first move as White?
Across 994 games with White in our database, Lukas Cernousek opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Cernousek answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Lukas Cernousek play as White?
As White, Lukas Cernousek's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (135 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (63 games, 46.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 994 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Cernousek play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Cernousek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (85 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (78 games, 35.9% win rate); Slav Defense (69 games, 40.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 986 games.
What is Lukas Cernousek's FIDE rating?
Lukas Cernousek is currently rated 2,445 in classical chess, 2,445 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,495 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Lukas Cernousek played?
Our database contains 1,980 games by Lukas Cernousek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 777 wins, 626 draws, 577 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Cernousek?
1,980 games by Lukas Cernousek 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.