Prepare against Mark Csernyik
CM · Hungary · World #15,325 classical · FIDE ID 797030
Our database contains 251 games by Mark Csernyik, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Csernyik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Csernyik 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 | 2,102 | 2,281 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,190 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,156 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 87 | 76 | 88 | 34.7% |
| As White | 117 | 46 | 43 | 28 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 134 | 41 | 33 | 60 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Csernyik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Csernyik's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 95.7% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Csernyik usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Csernyik usually continues Nf3 (76.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Csernyik usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Csernyik usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Csernyik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Csernyik usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 82.9% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.5% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 84.2% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.8% | 25.0% |
Mark Csernyik's chess games
All 251 games by Mark Csernyik in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Aug 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: 87 wins, 76 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Zalan Nemeth | 2,326 | Budapest 1 Week Aug IMC | E73 |
| Aug 2025 | Patryk Chylewski | 2,324 | Budapest 1 Week Aug IMC | A16 |
| Jun 2025 | Siddharth Singh | 2,282 | IV Janos Rigo Mem IMA | B35 |
| Jan 2026 | Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana | 2,272 | Budapest 1 Week Jan IMB | B27 |
| Jun 2025 | Tamas Tancsa | 2,240 | IV Janos Rigo Mem IMA | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2023 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,227 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,658 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,630 |
| SixDays Budapest May IMB | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Budapest 1 Week Jan IMB | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| IV Janos Rigo Mem IMA | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Csernyik's chess games?
251 games by Mark Csernyik, from Jun 2017 to Aug 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 Mark Csernyik has played.
What does Mark Csernyik play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Mark Csernyik opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Csernyik answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Mark Csernyik play as White?
As White, Mark Csernyik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Csernyik play as Black?
As Black, Mark Csernyik most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Mark Csernyik's FIDE rating?
Mark Csernyik is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Mark Csernyik played?
Our database contains 251 games by Mark Csernyik, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 76 draws, 88 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Csernyik?
251 games by Mark Csernyik 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.