Prepare against Alain Berring
France · World #54,875 classical · FIDE ID 609790
Our database contains 38 games by Alain Berring, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Berring's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Berring 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 | 1,874 | 2,048 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,943 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,926 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 13.2% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Berring's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Berring's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Berring usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Berring usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Berring usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Berring usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Berring usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Berring usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Alain Berring's chess games
All 38 games by Alain Berring in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 5 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Robert J Fischer | 2,125 | Wasselonne Open | A39 |
| Aug 2008 | Gilles Vernier | 1,770 | 14th Chambery Open | B21 |
| Aug 2009 | Jean-Marc Mathiot | 1,720 | Wasselonne Open | A16 |
| Aug 2009 | Claude Niedzielski | 1,610 | Wasselonne Open | E81 |
| Feb 2007 | Catherine Scherno | 1,520 | chT-FRA3 Gr14 0607 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 1 | 1,784 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| chT-FRA3 Gr14 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,848 |
| 8th Chambery Open | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,257 |
| 14th Chambery Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1,963 |
| 13th Chambery Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,714 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Berring's chess games?
38 games by Alain Berring, from Apr 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 Alain Berring has played.
What does Alain Berring play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alain Berring opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Berring answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alain Berring play as White?
As White, Alain Berring's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Berring play as Black?
As Black, Alain Berring most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alain Berring's FIDE rating?
Alain Berring is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alain Berring played?
Our database contains 38 games by Alain Berring, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (13.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Berring?
38 games by Alain Berring 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.