Prepare against Peter Cervenka
Slovakia · World #76,766 classical · FIDE ID 14913143
When preparing against Peter Cervenka, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 82 games by Peter Cervenka, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Cervenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Cervenka 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 | 1,800 | 1,945 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 20 | 15 | 47 | 24.4% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Cervenka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Cervenka's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 95.2% | 41.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Peter Cervenka's chess games
All 82 games by Peter Cervenka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Richard Sisak | 2,132 | 4th Prague Open A | A96 |
| Sep 1991 | Gisela Kahn Gresser | 2,090 | 33rd Imperia Open | C64 |
| Jan 2005 | Ales Palas | 2,051 | 4th Prague Open A | B25 |
| Jan 2005 | Jyrki Pesola | 2,044 | 4th Prague Open A | B25 |
| Jan 2005 | Dusan D Trifunovic | 1,997 | 4th Prague Open A | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| 33rd Imperia Open | 1991 | 9 | 3 | 1,937 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,765 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,752 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 1 | 1,688 |
| 4th Prague Open A | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 2,302 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 5 | 0 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Cervenka's chess games?
82 games by Peter Cervenka, from Jul 2006 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 Peter Cervenka has played.
What does Peter Cervenka play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Peter Cervenka opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Cervenka answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Cervenka play as White?
As White, Peter Cervenka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Cervenka play as Black?
As Black, Peter Cervenka most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Peter Cervenka's FIDE rating?
Peter Cervenka is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Peter Cervenka played?
Our database contains 82 games by Peter Cervenka, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Cervenka?
82 games by Peter Cervenka 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.