Prepare against Brent Burg
NLD · World #12,456 classical · FIDE ID 1019465
Our database contains 222 games by Brent Burg, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brent Burg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brent Burg 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 | 2,135 | 2,247 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,236 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,292 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 93 | 57 | 72 | 41.9% |
| As White | 112 | 49 | 32 | 31 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 110 | 44 | 25 | 41 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brent Burg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brent Burg's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 73.2% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.4% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 61.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Burg usually continues c3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Burg usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Burg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Burg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Burg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 34.6% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 29.5% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 25.6% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.3% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 42.1% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 42.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Brent Burg's chess games
All 222 games by Brent Burg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 93 wins, 57 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Jan-Willem De Jong | 2,459 | 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | A01 |
| Jul 2011 | Twan Burg | 2,450 | 4th Paleochora Open | A90 |
| Mar 2011 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,430 | 27th Cappelle Open | A88 |
| Dec 2013 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,217 | 51st Groningen Open A | A88 |
| May 2008 | Wilbert Surewaard | 2,213 | Maastricht Limburg Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 30 | 19.5 | – |
| ch-NED U12 | 2003 | 27 | 15 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 14 | 9 | 1,848 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| Agneaux St Lo Coquereau Open | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,133 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
| 17th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brent Burg's chess games?
222 games by Brent Burg, from Apr 2006 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 Brent Burg has played.
What does Brent Burg play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Brent Burg opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brent Burg answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Brent Burg play as White?
As White, Brent Burg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brent Burg play as Black?
As Black, Brent Burg most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Brent Burg's FIDE rating?
Brent Burg is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Brent Burg played?
Our database contains 222 games by Brent Burg, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 57 draws, 72 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brent Burg?
222 games by Brent Burg 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.