Prepare against Milan Cenker
Slovakia · World #38,568 classical · FIDE ID 14903105
Our database contains 160 games by Milan Cenker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Cenker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Cenker 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 | 1,942 | 2,099 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,010 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 46 | 51 | 62 | 28.8% |
| As White | 87 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Cenker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Cenker's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Cenker usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cenker usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cenker usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Milan Cenker's chess games
All 160 games by Milan Cenker 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: 46 wins, 51 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 3/5/7 | 18.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Michal Hlinka | 2,207 | chT2D-SVK 14/15 | E82 |
| Jan 1997 | Gustav Sturc | 2,205 | Tatry Open | C07 |
| Jan 1997 | Zdenek Peltan | 2,135 | Tatry Open | C00 |
| Oct 2013 | Marcel Presalovic | 2,122 | chT-SVK 2D 1314 | E32 |
| Apr 2019 | Jan Krajnak | 2,069 | chT2D-SVK 1819 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,025 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,012 |
| chT2-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1991 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,098 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Cenker's chess games?
160 games by Milan Cenker, 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 Milan Cenker has played.
What does Milan Cenker play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Milan Cenker opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Cenker answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Milan Cenker play as White?
As White, Milan Cenker's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Cenker play as Black?
As Black, Milan Cenker most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Milan Cenker's FIDE rating?
Milan Cenker is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Milan Cenker played?
Our database contains 160 games by Milan Cenker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 51 draws, 62 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Cenker?
160 games by Milan Cenker 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.