Prepare against Michal Cerny
Czechia · World #12,695 classical · FIDE ID 391964
Our database contains 56 games by Michal Cerny, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Cerny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal 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 | 2,132 | 2,132 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,003 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 41.1% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Cerny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Cerny's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cerny usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Michal Cerny's chess games
All 56 games by Michal Cerny in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Marek Sykora | 2,239 | 35th Czech Open E | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Artem Mametev | 2,184 | 35th Czech Open E | B59 |
| Jul 2020 | Jakub Stancik | 2,092 | 45th Vsetin Open | A05 |
| Jul 2020 | Vit Valenta | 2,054 | 45th Vsetin Open | A00 |
| Dec 2022 | Petr Bacak | 1,964 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,299 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 2,033 |
| Bezmerov Bastinec Memorial A | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,524 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,058 |
| Jesenik Open A | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Cerny's chess games?
56 games by Michal Cerny, from Aug 2015 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 Michal Cerny has played.
What does Michal Cerny play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Michal Cerny opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Cerny answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Cerny play as White?
As White, Michal Cerny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Cerny play as Black?
As Black, Michal Cerny most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Michal Cerny's FIDE rating?
Michal Cerny is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michal Cerny played?
Our database contains 56 games by Michal Cerny, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Cerny?
56 games by Michal 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.