Prepare against Bernd Hardt
DEU · World #33,401 classical · FIDE ID 24668192
Our database contains 143 games by Bernd Hardt, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Hardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Hardt 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 | 1,967 | 2,042 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,009 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 52 | 38 | 53 | 36.4% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 27 | 19 | 29 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Hardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Hardt's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 50.0% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 44.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Hardt usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Hardt usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Hardt usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Hardt usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Hardt usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Hardt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 79.4% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
Bernd Hardt's chess games
All 143 games by Bernd Hardt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 52 wins, 38 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Helmut Becher | 2,168 | chT-SVR MTB 29th | A04 |
| Mar 2002 | Lars Eschke | 2,122 | Heimbach Weis Open | A52 |
| Jan 2004 | Juergen Kottemer | 2,070 | MAT-A ch-SVR | E91 |
| Apr 2006 | Johann Schwertel | 2,039 | chT-SVR MTB 29th | D02 |
| Mar 2007 | Gerd Engels | 1,994 | chT-SVR MAT-II 30th | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2004 | 37 | 23 | 1,892 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 35th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chT-SVR MTB 29th | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-Rheinland MAT B | 2003 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,635 |
| MAT-A ch-SVR | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,085 |
| chT-SVR MAT-II 30th | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,712 |
| ch-SVR MAT-I 33rd | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Hardt's chess games?
143 games by Bernd Hardt, from Jul 2011 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 Bernd Hardt has played.
What does Bernd Hardt play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Bernd Hardt opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Hardt answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games).
What openings does Bernd Hardt play as White?
As White, Bernd Hardt's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Hardt play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Hardt most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Bernd Hardt's FIDE rating?
Bernd Hardt is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Bernd Hardt played?
Our database contains 143 games by Bernd Hardt, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 38 draws, 53 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Hardt?
143 games by Bernd Hardt 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.