Prepare against Martin Cerny
Czechia · World #15,279 classical · FIDE ID 306975
Our database contains 163 games by Martin Cerny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Cerny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 2,102 | 2,227 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,127 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 61 | 61 | 41 | 37.4% |
| As White | 78 | 34 | 29 | 15 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 85 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Cerny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Cerny's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 94.9% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (67% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 88.1% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Martin Cerny's chess games
All 163 games by Martin Cerny 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: 61 wins, 61 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Bohuslav Dubansky | 2,248 | chT-CZE 1W 1314 | D36 |
| Oct 2019 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,242 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | B49 |
| Nov 2009 | Pavel Vitak | 2,231 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | D80 |
| Oct 2011 | Jan Pletanek | 2,223 | chT2B-CZE 1112 | D17 |
| Oct 2012 | Jan Chura | 2,222 | chT2C-CZE 1213 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,138 |
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 17 | 11 | 2,156 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,139 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,117 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Cerny's chess games?
163 games by Martin Cerny, 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 Martin Cerny has played.
What does Martin Cerny play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Martin Cerny opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Cerny answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Cerny play as White?
As White, Martin Cerny's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Cerny play as Black?
As Black, Martin Cerny most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Martin Cerny's FIDE rating?
Martin Cerny is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Martin Cerny played?
Our database contains 163 games by Martin Cerny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 61 draws, 41 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Cerny?
163 games by Martin 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.