Prepare against Lumir Cerny
Czechia · World #91,893 classical · FIDE ID 335983
When preparing against Lumir Cerny, expect 1.b4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 66 games by Lumir Cerny, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lumir Cerny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lumir 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 | 1,753 | 1,780 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,893 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,878 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 45.5% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lumir Cerny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lumir Cerny's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 22 | 71.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 19.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 71% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Bb2 (60.7% score)
- …a5 (9% of these games) — Cerny usually continues b5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Lumir Cerny's chess games
All 66 games by Lumir Cerny in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Marie Bazantova | 2,081 | 3rd Teplice Open | B22 |
| Jun 2006 | Daniel Kolar | 1,902 | 1st Teplice Open | B34 |
| Mar 2006 | Tomas Novotny | 1,816 | Decin Treybal Open | A00 |
| Oct 2007 | Vaclav Vojir | 1,781 | Sec Open B | D02 |
| Jun 2008 | Pavel Wirth | 1,757 | 3rd Teplice Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 3rd Teplice Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| 1st Teplice Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Decin Treybal Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,697 |
| Sec Open B | 2007 | 9 | 8 | 1,932 |
| Sec Almed Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,693 |
| Decin Open B | 1998 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Rumburk Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lumir Cerny's chess games?
66 games by Lumir Cerny, from Jun 2015 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 Lumir Cerny has played.
What does Lumir Cerny play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Lumir Cerny opens with 1.b4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lumir Cerny answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games).
What openings does Lumir Cerny play as White?
As White, Lumir Cerny's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lumir Cerny play as Black?
As Black, Lumir Cerny most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Lumir Cerny's FIDE rating?
Lumir Cerny is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Lumir Cerny played?
Our database contains 66 games by Lumir Cerny, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lumir Cerny?
66 games by Lumir 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.