Prepare against Bernd John
DEU · World #167,056 classical · FIDE ID 16229002
Our database contains 44 games by Bernd John, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd John's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd John 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 | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 22.7% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd John's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd John's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — John usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — John usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — John usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — John usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — John usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — John usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Bernd John's chess games
All 44 games by Bernd John in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Franco Eilmes | 1,778 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | B08 |
| Aug 2016 | Barbara Jacob | 1,750 | 28th chB-GER Seniors | C54 |
| Aug 2016 | Volkmar Berger | 1,743 | 28th chB-GER Seniors | A48 |
| Jul 2018 | Sabine Herrmann | 1,534 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | C50 |
| Nov 2012 | Peter2 Fischer | 1,501 | ch-Suedschwaben | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 28th chB-GER Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,751 |
| ch-Suedschwaben | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,457 |
| 29th ch-GER B Seniors | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-Schwaben | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd John's chess games?
44 games by Bernd John, from Sep 2016 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 Bernd John has played.
What does Bernd John play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Bernd John opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd John answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd John play as White?
As White, Bernd John's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd John play as Black?
As Black, Bernd John most often plays: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bernd John's FIDE rating?
Bernd John is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bernd John played?
Our database contains 44 games by Bernd John, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd John?
44 games by Bernd John 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.