Prepare against Carl Alexander von Burg
CHE · World #33,692 classical · FIDE ID 1352458
When preparing against Carl Alexander von Burg, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Carl Alexander von Burg, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Carl Alexander von Burg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Alexander von 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 | 1,998 | 1,998 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 21.9% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 144 rated games against 134 different opponents, across 35 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 98 | 42 | 25 | 31 | 42.9% | 1,907 | 1,946 | 17 |
| Rapid | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 42.3% | 1,911 | 1,861 | 3 |
| Blitz | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 40.0% | 1,959 | 1,818 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 87 | 27 | 20 | 40 | 31.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 35 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 65.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 26 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 1,984 | 1,998 |
| 2025 | 50 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 1,925 | 1,983 |
| 2024 | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 1,882 | 1,862 |
| 2023 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1,893 | 1,854 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,722 | 1,455 |
Where Carl Alexander von Burg has played
Switzerland (34) · Germany (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Alexander von Burg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Alexander von Burg's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Burg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Burg usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Burg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Burg usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Burg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Burg usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Carl Alexander von Burg's chess games
All 32 games by Carl Alexander von Burg in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Simon Jakob | 2,157 | 58th Biel Master Open | B33 |
| Jul 2026 | Christian Stevens | 2,014 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | A43 |
| Jul 2025 | Aneet Arulanantham | 1,985 | 58th Biel Master Open | A22 |
| Jul 2026 | Josephine Damen | 1,971 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C54 |
| Jul 2025 | Serge Wilhelm | 1,924 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,981 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,012 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| 55th Biel Rapid Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,503 |
| 4th Wohlen Open | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Alexander von Burg's chess games?
32 games by Carl Alexander von Burg, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Carl Alexander von Burg has played.
What does Carl Alexander von Burg play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Carl Alexander von Burg opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Alexander von Burg answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Carl Alexander von Burg play as White?
As White, Carl Alexander von Burg's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Alexander von Burg play as Black?
As Black, Carl Alexander von Burg most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Carl Alexander von Burg's FIDE rating?
Carl Alexander von Burg is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Carl Alexander von Burg played?
Our database contains 32 games by Carl Alexander von Burg, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Alexander von Burg?
32 games by Carl Alexander von 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.