Prepare against Christophe Bernard
IM · France · World #14,152 classical · FIDE ID 600385
Our database contains 233 games by Christophe Bernard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christophe Bernard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christophe Bernard 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 | 2,114 | 2,368 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,248 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,253 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 86 | 82 | 65 | 36.9% |
| As White | 113 | 46 | 36 | 31 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 120 | 40 | 46 | 34 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christophe Bernard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christophe Bernard's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 64.6% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 21.2% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 16 | 14.2% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bernard usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Bernard usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bernard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bernard usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bernard usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 95.3% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Christophe Bernard's chess games
All 233 games by Christophe Bernard 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: 86 wins, 82 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/15/10 | 34.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,563 | 27th Cappelle Open | D43 |
| Oct 2009 | Yuri Vovk | 2,538 | 24th Le Touquet Open A | E95 |
| Mar 2014 | Pierre Bailet | 2,477 | 30th Cappelle Open | E63 |
| Feb 2013 | Serghei Vedmediuc | 2,472 | 29th Cappelle Open | B63 |
| Mar 2007 | Alejandro Moreno Trujillo | 2,417 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
| chT2-FRA West 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,244 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,423 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,453 |
| 22nd Le Touquet Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,435 |
| Le Touquet Open A | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christophe Bernard's chess games?
233 games by Christophe Bernard, 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 Christophe Bernard has played.
What does Christophe Bernard play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Christophe Bernard opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christophe Bernard answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Christophe Bernard play as White?
As White, Christophe Bernard's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christophe Bernard play as Black?
As Black, Christophe Bernard most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Christophe Bernard's FIDE rating?
Christophe Bernard is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Christophe Bernard played?
Our database contains 233 games by Christophe Bernard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 82 draws, 65 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christophe Bernard?
233 games by Christophe Bernard 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.