Prepare against Petr Cerveny
FM · Czechia · World #4,739 classical · FIDE ID 322016
When preparing against Petr Cerveny, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 490 games by Petr Cerveny, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Cerveny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Cerveny 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 | 2,280 | 2,403 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,272 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,272 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 490 | 171 | 168 | 150 | 34.9% |
| As White | 248 | 92 | 92 | 63 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 242 | 79 | 76 | 87 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Cerveny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Cerveny's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 68.5% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 35 | 14.1% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 7.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.8% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.8% | 21.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Cerveny usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 53.3% | 54.9% |
| e6 | 31 | 23.0% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 9.6% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 42.4% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.6% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Petr Cerveny's chess games
All 490 games by Petr Cerveny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 171 wins, 168 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,561 | 19th Pardubice Chladek&Tintera Open A | D15 |
| Apr 2018 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,509 | ch-CZE | C07 |
| Aug 2013 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,473 | 16th Olomouc Valoz Cup | B22 |
| Jul 2019 | Aleksandr Ostrovskiy | 2,453 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open A | B40 |
| Jan 2016 | Vladimir Talla | 2,445 | chT1E-CZE 1516 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 18 | 10 | 2,318 |
| Litomysl Open | 2007 | 14 | 7 | 2,275 |
| Brno DS IM | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 0.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,385 |
| Marianske Lazne GM A1 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,327 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,539 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Cerveny's chess games?
490 games by Petr Cerveny, from Oct 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 Petr Cerveny has played.
What does Petr Cerveny play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Petr Cerveny opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Cerveny answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Petr Cerveny play as White?
As White, Petr Cerveny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Cerveny play as Black?
As Black, Petr Cerveny most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Petr Cerveny's FIDE rating?
Petr Cerveny is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Petr Cerveny played?
Our database contains 490 games by Petr Cerveny, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 168 draws, 150 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Cerveny?
490 games by Petr Cerveny 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.