Prepare against Bernd Scharfenkamp
DEU · World #76,417 classical · FIDE ID 12962880
When preparing against Bernd Scharfenkamp, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Bernd Scharfenkamp, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Scharfenkamp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Scharfenkamp 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 | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As White | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Scharfenkamp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Scharfenkamp's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Scharfenkamp usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Scharfenkamp usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Scharfenkamp usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Bernd Scharfenkamp's chess games
All 30 games by Bernd Scharfenkamp in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Michael Spieker | 1,979 | Unna Open | C42 |
| Jan 2004 | Jan Rolf | 1,939 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0304 | C21 |
| Apr 2019 | Reiner Tubis | 1,687 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsbezirksliga Gr 1 | C42 |
| Jan 2019 | Wolfgang Wolf | 1,618 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsbezirksliga Gr 1 | B01 |
| Apr 2018 | Jan Bernstein | 1,421 | Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 17/18 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,579 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 0 | 1,604 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 15/16 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,577 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsbezirksliga Gr 1 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,785 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 17/18 | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1,780 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,594 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0304 | 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2,339 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,564 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Scharfenkamp's chess games?
30 games by Bernd Scharfenkamp, from Mar 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 Scharfenkamp has played.
What does Bernd Scharfenkamp play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Bernd Scharfenkamp opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Scharfenkamp answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernd Scharfenkamp play as White?
As White, Bernd Scharfenkamp's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Scharfenkamp play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Scharfenkamp most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bernd Scharfenkamp's FIDE rating?
Bernd Scharfenkamp is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bernd Scharfenkamp played?
Our database contains 30 games by Bernd Scharfenkamp, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Scharfenkamp?
30 games by Bernd Scharfenkamp 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.