Prepare against Vadim Cernov
IM · Romania · World #4,591 classical · FIDE ID 1210629
Our database contains 48 games by Vadim Cernov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Cernov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Cernov 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 | 2,285 | 2,505 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,425 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,441 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Cernov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Cernov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 63.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cernov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Cernov usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Vadim Cernov's chess games
All 48 games by Vadim Cernov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Tommy Grooten | 2,261 | Open NK Rapid | A15 |
| Jun 2025 | Konrad Bus | 2,259 | ch-Malopolska | B04 |
| Jun 2025 | Arvin Rasti | 2,233 | 3rd Hotel Stockholm N IM | B23 |
| Jun 2025 | Vidar Seiger | 2,224 | 3rd Hotel Stockholm N IM | B27 |
| Jun 2025 | Piotr Sygulski | 2,204 | ch-Malopolska | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hotel Stockholm N IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,216 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,337 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,300 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| 2nd Cidade De Lagos Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,392 |
| 3º Piccola Fenice Torneo di Carnevale | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,314 |
| Tapijtgigant Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,454 |
| Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Cernov's chess games?
48 games by Vadim Cernov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vadim Cernov has played.
What does Vadim Cernov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Vadim Cernov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Cernov answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Vadim Cernov play as White?
As White, Vadim Cernov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Cernov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Cernov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Vadim Cernov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Cernov is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,505 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Vadim Cernov played?
Our database contains 48 games by Vadim Cernov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 7 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Cernov?
48 games by Vadim Cernov 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.