Prepare against Bernard Czap
DEU · World #27,209 classical · FIDE ID 4633580
Our database contains 243 games by Bernard Czap, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Czap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Czap 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 | 2,003 | 2,221 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,057 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 84 | 80 | 79 | 34.6% |
| As White | 133 | 52 | 45 | 36 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 110 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Czap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Czap's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 40.6% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 44 | 33.1% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.3% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Czap usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Czap usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Czap usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Czap usually continues Nc3 (78.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Czap usually continues Nc3 (26.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Czap usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 45.2% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 26.2% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 21.4% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Bernard Czap's chess games
All 243 games by Bernard Czap 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: 84 wins, 80 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Markus Lammers | 2,336 | 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A13 |
| Nov 2010 | Andreas Eichhorn | 2,321 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A36 |
| Jul 2008 | Laurence E Webb | 2,309 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B08 |
| Oct 1999 | Remzi Osmani | 2,230 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C13 |
| Jan 2023 | Uli Weller | 2,228 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| Regionalliga SW 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
| Regionalliga SW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| Regionalliga SW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,292 |
| Regionalliga SW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| Regionalliga SW 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Czap's chess games?
243 games by Bernard Czap, 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 Bernard Czap has played.
What does Bernard Czap play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Bernard Czap opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Czap answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Bernard Czap play as White?
As White, Bernard Czap's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Czap play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Czap most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Bernard Czap's FIDE rating?
Bernard Czap is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Bernard Czap played?
Our database contains 243 games by Bernard Czap, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 80 draws, 79 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Czap?
243 games by Bernard Czap 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.