Prepare against Vincent Cernak
Slovakia · World #79,312 classical · FIDE ID 14903849
When preparing against Vincent Cernak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 55 games by Vincent Cernak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Cernak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Cernak 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 | 1,792 | 1,872 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 14.5% |
| As White | 30 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Cernak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Cernak's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cernak usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cernak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Cernak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Vincent Cernak's chess games
All 55 games by Vincent Cernak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 8 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 4/7/13 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Skreno | 2,145 | Tatry Open | E73 |
| Jan 2000 | Jozef Lukac | 2,089 | chT3B-SVK 9900 | B06 |
| Oct 2019 | Jan Detko | 2,064 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | B06 |
| Jan 2003 | Roman Torvenyi | 2,044 | chT3B-SVK 0203 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 1,955 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,508 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,627 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,841 |
| chT3B-SVK 0102 | 2001 | 4 | 0 | 1,682 |
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,154 |
| Tatry Open | 1997 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Cernak's chess games?
55 games by Vincent Cernak, from Jul 2004 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 Vincent Cernak has played.
What does Vincent Cernak play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Vincent Cernak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Cernak answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vincent Cernak play as White?
As White, Vincent Cernak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Cernak play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Cernak most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Vincent Cernak's FIDE rating?
Vincent Cernak is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Vincent Cernak played?
Our database contains 55 games by Vincent Cernak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (14.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Cernak?
55 games by Vincent Cernak 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.