Prepare against Bernd Korsus
FM · DEU · World #5,588 classical · FIDE ID 4661931
Our database contains 327 games by Bernd Korsus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Korsus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Korsus 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 | 2,258 | 2,339 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,333 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,324 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 140 | 108 | 79 | 42.8% |
| As White | 177 | 84 | 63 | 30 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 150 | 56 | 45 | 49 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Korsus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Korsus's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 81.4% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 9.0% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 7.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Korsus usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Korsus usually continues c4 (71.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Korsus usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Korsus usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Korsus usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Korsus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 68.4% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 18 | 23.7% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 88.9% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Bernd Korsus's chess games
All 327 games by Bernd Korsus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 140 wins, 108 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,363 | ch-Bremen | A40 |
| Mar 2018 | Michael Zeitlein | 2,346 | Oberliga Nord W 1718 | A43 |
| Jan 2015 | Rob Bertholee | 2,344 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | D03 |
| Oct 2000 | Georg Von Buelow | 2,331 | BL2-Nord 0001 | D85 |
| Jan 2002 | Ludwig Zesch | 2,320 | BL2-Nord 0102 | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U15 | 1996 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,246 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 14 | 8 | 2,316 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord W 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,118 |
| JBLN West 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-Bremen | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,483 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Korsus's chess games?
327 games by Bernd Korsus, from Apr 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 Bernd Korsus has played.
What does Bernd Korsus play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Bernd Korsus opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Korsus answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bernd Korsus play as White?
As White, Bernd Korsus's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Korsus play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Korsus most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Bernd Korsus's FIDE rating?
Bernd Korsus is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Bernd Korsus played?
Our database contains 327 games by Bernd Korsus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 108 draws, 79 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Korsus?
327 games by Bernd Korsus 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.