Prepare against Bram Van den Berg
NLD · World #6,775 classical · FIDE ID 1008684
When preparing against Bram Van den Berg, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 13.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Bram Van den Berg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bram Van den Berg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bram Van den Berg 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 | 2,229 | 2,257 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,213 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,277 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 90 | 63 | 74 | 39.6% |
| As White | 117 | 58 | 31 | 28 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 110 | 32 | 32 | 46 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bram Van den Berg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bram Van den Berg's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 94.9% | 62.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Berg usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Berg usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Berg usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 57.1% | 35.9% |
| d6 | 13 | 23.2% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 72.2% | 32.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Bram Van den Berg's chess games
All 227 games by Bram Van den Berg 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: 90 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 29 | 4/11/14 | 13.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,457 | chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | B20 |
| Aug 2002 | Theo Hommeles | 2,393 | 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | B06 |
| Jul 2004 | Leon Pliester | 2,389 | 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | B12 |
| Aug 2005 | Gaby Livshits | 2,375 | 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | B06 |
| Aug 2006 | Eddy Van Beers | 2,354 | Tilburg Stukkenjagers Open A | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| 24th Hoogeveen Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,150 |
| chT-ISL Kvika 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bram Van den Berg's chess games?
227 games by Bram Van den Berg, 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 Bram Van den Berg has played.
What does Bram Van den Berg play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Bram Van den Berg opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bram Van den Berg answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bram Van den Berg play as White?
As White, Bram Van den Berg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bram Van den Berg play as Black?
As Black, Bram Van den Berg most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (29 games, 13.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Bram Van den Berg's FIDE rating?
Bram Van den Berg is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Bram Van den Berg played?
Our database contains 227 games by Bram Van den Berg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bram Van den Berg?
227 games by Bram Van den Berg 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.