Prepare against Alexander Berkes
DEU · World #18,897 classical · FIDE ID 12901636
Our database contains 143 games by Alexander Berkes, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Berkes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Berkes 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 | 2,067 | 2,067 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,015 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 62 | 33 | 48 | 43.4% |
| As White | 73 | 24 | 19 | 30 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 38 | 14 | 18 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Berkes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Berkes's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 98.6% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Berkes usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Berkes usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Berkes usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Berkes usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 71.0% | 65.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 29.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 68.5% |
Alexander Berkes's chess games
All 143 games by Alexander Berkes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 62 wins, 33 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Reiner Heimrath | 2,149 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C00 |
| Nov 2019 | Grover Rondonuwu | 2,106 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B27 |
| Jul 2013 | Michael Konik | 2,072 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | C00 |
| Apr 2014 | Elijah Everett | 2,049 | ch-Hessen U16 | C18 |
| Aug 2020 | Ahmad Sakkal | 2,048 | 1st DSOL 02 Liga Final | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2014 | 14 | 10 | 1,905 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,183 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,776 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-Hessen U14 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,549 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| 11th Gernsheim U20 Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Berkes's chess games?
143 games by Alexander Berkes, from Jul 2010 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 Alexander Berkes has played.
What does Alexander Berkes play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Alexander Berkes opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Berkes answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Berkes play as White?
As White, Alexander Berkes's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Berkes play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Berkes most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Alexander Berkes's FIDE rating?
Alexander Berkes is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Berkes played?
Our database contains 143 games by Alexander Berkes, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 33 draws, 48 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Berkes?
143 games by Alexander Berkes 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.