Prepare against Michal Cerha
Czechia · World #31,761 classical · FIDE ID 311820
Our database contains 89 games by Michal Cerha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Cerha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Cerha 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 | 1,975 | 2,186 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 30 | 24 | 35 | 33.7% |
| As White | 47 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Cerha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Cerha's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 48.9% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 38.3% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Cerha usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cerha usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Cerha usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cerha usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Cerha usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Cerha usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Michal Cerha's chess games
All 89 games by Michal Cerha 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: 30 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Sven Holger Heimsoth | 2,345 | Pardubice Czech Open | A84 |
| Jan 1998 | Volker Meier | 2,335 | Pardubice Czech Open | A47 |
| Jul 2007 | Lukas Karasek | 2,183 | Pardubice Jihlavanka Open | B50 |
| Jul 2007 | Grigory Polonovsky | 2,164 | Pardubice Jihlavanka Open | B32 |
| Feb 2018 | Jan Reznicek | 2,161 | chT-CZE 2D 1718 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,121 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,028 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,039 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,188 |
| 8th Nachod Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,956 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Cerha's chess games?
89 games by Michal Cerha, 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 Michal Cerha has played.
What does Michal Cerha play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Michal Cerha opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Cerha answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Michal Cerha play as White?
As White, Michal Cerha's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Cerha play as Black?
As Black, Michal Cerha most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Michal Cerha's FIDE rating?
Michal Cerha is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Michal Cerha played?
Our database contains 89 games by Michal Cerha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Cerha?
89 games by Michal Cerha 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.