Prepare against Michael Cerny
Czechia · World #29,328 classical · FIDE ID 23727373
Our database contains 47 games by Michael Cerny, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Cerny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,990 | 1,991 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Cerny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Cerny's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 52.4% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Cerny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Cerny usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cerny usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Michael Cerny's chess games
All 47 games by Michael Cerny in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Lukas Petricek | 2,081 | chT-Karlovy Vary U16 | B87 |
| Sep 2023 | Tomas Hanak | 2,036 | Valasska Bystrice Open | A40 |
| Sep 2022 | Kamil Mikyska | 1,982 | 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | E05 |
| Mar 2023 | Milan Rachunek | 1,908 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | D01 |
| Jan 2020 | Jakub Stastny | 1,901 | chT-Karlovy Vary U16 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| Bezmerov Bastinec Memorial-B | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,539 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,600 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open | 2020 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| chT-Karlovy Vary U16 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,967 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,830 |
| 34th Czech Open E | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Cerny's chess games?
47 games by Michael Cerny, from Aug 2018 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 Michael Cerny has played.
What does Michael Cerny play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Michael Cerny opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Cerny answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Cerny play as White?
As White, Michael Cerny's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Cerny play as Black?
As Black, Michael Cerny most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michael Cerny's FIDE rating?
Michael Cerny is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Michael Cerny played?
Our database contains 47 games by Michael Cerny, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Cerny?
47 games by Michael 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.