Prepare against Christopher Bernard
United Kingdom · World #123,398 classical · FIDE ID 447447
When preparing against Christopher Bernard, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Christopher Bernard, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Bernard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher 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 | 1,664 | 1,728 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,656 | 1,731 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,704 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Bernard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Bernard's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bernard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bernard usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bernard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Bernard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Christopher Bernard's chess games
All 30 games by Christopher Bernard in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Stephen Greep | 1,698 | 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U2000 | B02 |
| Mar 2024 | Haukur Vidis Leosson | 1,535 | Reykjavik Open | A57 |
| Dec 2015 | David C Clayton | 1,493 | London CSC U135 Open 7th | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Petur Ulfar Ernisson | 1,450 | Reykjavik Open | B22 |
| Dec 2015 | Jennifer Goldsmith | 1,448 | London CSC U135 Open 7th | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| 9th London Classic Open U1750 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,272 |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,379 |
| London CSC U135 Open 7th | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,549 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U2000 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,539 |
| Condom Open 19th | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,386 |
| Reykjavik Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Bernard's chess games?
30 games by Christopher Bernard, from Aug 2015 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 Christopher Bernard has played.
What does Christopher Bernard play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Christopher Bernard opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Bernard answers 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Christopher Bernard play as White?
As White, Christopher Bernard's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Bernard play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Bernard most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Christopher Bernard's FIDE rating?
Christopher Bernard is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,656 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,728 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Christopher Bernard played?
Our database contains 30 games by Christopher Bernard, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Bernard?
30 games by Christopher 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.