Prepare against Michal Cerny
Czechia · World #12,695 classical · FIDE ID 391964
When preparing against Michal Cerny, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 63 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 | 63 | 27 | 15 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 48.6% |
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 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cerny usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cerny usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Michal Cerny's chess games
All 63 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| 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% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 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 |
| Aug 2026 | Matej Mydlar | 2,079 | JESENIK Open 2026 - Group A | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Vaclav Vales | 2,076 | JESENIK Open 2026 - Group A | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,299 |
| JESENIK Open 2026 - Group A | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,235 |
| 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 |
| Jesenik Open A | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,853 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Cerny's chess games?
63 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 26 games with White in our database, Michal Cerny opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Cerny answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% 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 (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 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 (8 games, 37.5% 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 37 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 63 games by Michal Cerny, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Cerny?
63 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.