Prepare against Bernard Germes
France · World #36,937 classical · FIDE ID 610593
Our database contains 36 games by Bernard Germes, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Germes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Germes 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 | 1,949 | 2,168 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 30.6% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Germes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Germes's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Germes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Germes usually continues fxe5 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Germes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Germes usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Germes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Germes usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Bernard Germes's chess games
All 36 games by Bernard Germes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Olivier Heurtebize | 2,283 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | A86 |
| Nov 2012 | Benoit Purenne | 2,239 | 12th Rohde Open | B07 |
| Nov 2002 | Emmanuel Quillien | 2,100 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | A02 |
| Apr 2003 | Herve Sauvadet | 2,093 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Eric Murie | 2,080 | Agneaux St Lo | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,287 |
| Agneaux St Lo | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,148 |
| 1st Split Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| 29th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Germes's chess games?
36 games by Bernard Germes, from Jul 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 Bernard Germes has played.
What does Bernard Germes play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bernard Germes opens with 1.f4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Germes answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Bernard Germes play as White?
As White, Bernard Germes's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Germes play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Germes most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Bernard Germes's FIDE rating?
Bernard Germes is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Bernard Germes played?
Our database contains 36 games by Bernard Germes, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Germes?
36 games by Bernard Germes 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.