Prepare against Oliver Chernin
United States · World #30,591 classical · FIDE ID 2002531
Our database contains 94 games by Oliver Chernin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Chernin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Chernin 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 | 1,982 | 2,224 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,186 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,155 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 27 | 28 | 39 | 28.7% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Chernin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Chernin's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 93.2% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Chernin usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Chernin usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chernin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Chernin usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Chernin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 38.2% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Oliver Chernin's chess games
All 94 games by Oliver Chernin 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: 27 wins, 28 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Lev Alburt | 2,515 | 87th US Open | A46 |
| Mar 2000 | Sergei Simonenko | 2,440 | Oz.com qual blitz | A28 |
| Mar 2000 | Dean Ippolito | 2,373 | Oz.com qual blitz | A37 |
| Mar 1997 | Michael Casella | 2,371 | ch-Connecticut | B04 |
| Aug 1977 | Louis Levy | 2,330 | US Open 1978 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st New York Masters Int | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 90th | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| US Masters Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 92nd | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,084 |
| New York Open | 1991 | 6 | 2 | 2,363 |
| ch-New York State 121st | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,282 |
| 32nd World Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,288 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Chernin's chess games?
94 games by Oliver Chernin, 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 Oliver Chernin has played.
What does Oliver Chernin play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Oliver Chernin opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Chernin answers 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Oliver Chernin play as White?
As White, Oliver Chernin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Chernin play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Chernin most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Oliver Chernin's FIDE rating?
Oliver Chernin is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Oliver Chernin played?
Our database contains 94 games by Oliver Chernin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 28 draws, 39 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Chernin?
94 games by Oliver Chernin 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.