Prepare against Christoph Berberich
CHE · World #55,166 classical · FIDE ID 1304577
Our database contains 444 games by Christoph Berberich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Berberich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Berberich 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 | 1,873 | 2,168 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,992 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,026 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 119 | 148 | 177 | 26.8% |
| As White | 247 | 70 | 90 | 87 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 197 | 49 | 58 | 90 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Berberich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Berberich's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 242 | 98.0% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berberich usually continues Nf3 (49.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Berberich usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Berberich usually continues Bg5 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Berberich usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Berberich usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Berberich usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 98.9% | 38.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 80.4% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
Christoph Berberich's chess games
All 444 games by Christoph Berberich 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: 119 wins, 148 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 52 | 13/22/17 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 14/13/14 | 34.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 8/14/8 | 26.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 5/9/13 | 18.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 41 | 10/14/17 | 24.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 11/11/15 | 29.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 25 | 5/10/10 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Etienne Mensch | 2,313 | Baden OL 0102 | A57 |
| Oct 2008 | Thomas Schlager | 2,273 | Oberliga Baden 0809 | A59 |
| Jan 2010 | Dietmar Porth | 2,268 | Oberliga Baden 0910 | A58 |
| Dec 1998 | Frank Reinemer | 2,265 | Leverkusen 9899 | A80 |
| Apr 1996 | Erich Schulzke | 2,260 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 1,935 |
| Oberliga Baden 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,175 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,106 |
| Oberliga Baden 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Oberliga Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 2 | 2,004 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,546 |
| Oberliga Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Berberich's chess games?
444 games by Christoph Berberich, 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 Christoph Berberich has played.
What does Christoph Berberich play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Christoph Berberich opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Berberich answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Christoph Berberich play as White?
As White, Christoph Berberich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Berberich play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Berberich most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Christoph Berberich's FIDE rating?
Christoph Berberich is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Christoph Berberich played?
Our database contains 444 games by Christoph Berberich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 148 draws, 177 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Berberich?
444 games by Christoph Berberich 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.