Prepare against David Berendsen
NLD · World #69,699 classical · FIDE ID 1022016
When preparing against David Berendsen, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by David Berendsen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Berendsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Berendsen 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 | 1,822 | 1,894 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,844 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 32.1% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Berendsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Berendsen's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 28.6% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Berendsen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
David Berendsen's chess games
All 56 games by David Berendsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Lawrence Coe | 1,805 | Douglas Major & Minor Open | A85 |
| Oct 2016 | Callum Birkett | 1,695 | Douglas IoM Major Open | B00 |
| Oct 2016 | Gary White | 1,685 | Douglas IoM Major Open | C41 |
| Oct 2016 | Robin Kirkwood | 1,646 | Douglas IoM Major Open | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Oliver Schroeder | 1,604 | Douglas IoM Major Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 16 | 5.5 | – |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,641 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,828 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,916 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Berendsen's chess games?
56 games by David Berendsen, from Nov 2016 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 David Berendsen has played.
What does David Berendsen play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, David Berendsen opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Berendsen answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does David Berendsen play as White?
As White, David Berendsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Berendsen play as Black?
As Black, David Berendsen most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is David Berendsen's FIDE rating?
David Berendsen is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Sep 2024).
How many games has David Berendsen played?
Our database contains 56 games by David Berendsen, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Berendsen?
56 games by David Berendsen 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.