Prepare against Samuel Cerven
Slovakia · World #107,971 classical · FIDE ID 14955610
When preparing against Samuel Cerven, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 60 games by Samuel Cerven, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Cerven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Cerven 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 | 1,707 | 1,732 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,584 | 1,584 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,608 | 1,608 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 43.3% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Cerven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Cerven's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Cerven usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Cerven usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cerven usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cerven usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Samuel Cerven's chess games
All 60 games by Samuel Cerven in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Juraj Vargosko | 1,679 | ch-SVK U14 | C80 |
| Apr 2023 | Oliver Libich | 1,644 | ch-SVK U16 | D26 |
| Apr 2024 | Samuel Bado | 1,556 | ch-SVK U16 | C56 |
| Apr 2018 | Adam Paholok | 1,535 | ch-SVK U10 | C44 |
| Apr 2024 | Hugo Maria Bersihand | 1,513 | ch-SVK U16 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,561 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,488 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,363 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,441 |
| Pobeskydy U09 Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Cerven's chess games?
60 games by Samuel Cerven, from Jun 2017 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 Samuel Cerven has played.
What does Samuel Cerven play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Samuel Cerven opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Cerven answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Samuel Cerven play as White?
As White, Samuel Cerven's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Cerven play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Cerven most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Samuel Cerven's FIDE rating?
Samuel Cerven is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,584 in rapid and 1,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Samuel Cerven played?
Our database contains 60 games by Samuel Cerven, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Cerven?
60 games by Samuel Cerven 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.