Prepare against Marian Cerovsky
Slovakia · World #81,209 classical · FIDE ID 14921057
When preparing against Marian Cerovsky, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Marian Cerovsky, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Cerovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Cerovsky 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 | 1,786 | 1,847 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,795 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 35.1% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Cerovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Cerovsky's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cerovsky usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Cerovsky usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cerovsky usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 89.7% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Marian Cerovsky's chess games
All 77 games by Marian Cerovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Ivan Vepy | 1,926 | chT4A21-SVK 1314 | C27 |
| Dec 2018 | Michal Podjavorinsky | 1,895 | chT4-SVK A21 1819 | B20 |
| Dec 2018 | Zdenek Vogl | 1,859 | chT4-SVK A21 1819 | C78 |
| Feb 2013 | Branislav Skapik | 1,857 | chT4-SVK A21 1213 | B30 |
| Mar 2013 | Rudolf Diviak | 1,852 | chT4-SVK A21 1213 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,782 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,779 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,062 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,759 |
| chT5-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,811 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,653 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Cerovsky's chess games?
77 games by Marian Cerovsky, from Jul 2009 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 Marian Cerovsky has played.
What does Marian Cerovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Marian Cerovsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Cerovsky answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marian Cerovsky play as White?
As White, Marian Cerovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Cerovsky play as Black?
As Black, Marian Cerovsky most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Marian Cerovsky's FIDE rating?
Marian Cerovsky is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Marian Cerovsky played?
Our database contains 77 games by Marian Cerovsky, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Cerovsky?
77 games by Marian Cerovsky 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.