Prepare against Dirk Bergmans
NLD · World #24,690 classical · FIDE ID 1042327
Our database contains 43 games by Dirk Bergmans, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Bergmans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Bergmans 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 | 2,020 | 2,043 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,030 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,069 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 27.9% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Bergmans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Bergmans's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …g5 (33% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
Dirk Bergmans's chess games
All 43 games by Dirk Bergmans in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Joerg Kaehmann | 2,184 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | D11 |
| Sep 2014 | Jens Hinkmann | 2,111 | 25th Goch Open | D07 |
| Oct 2019 | Elias Patscha | 2,010 | Oberliga NRW 1920 | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Bernd Domsgen | 1,917 | chT-World Rapid | A45 |
| May 2013 | Rob Freer | 1,870 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,898 |
| Oberliga NRW 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| Oberliga NRW 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,091 |
| Dutch Klasse 1B 2025/26 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,896 |
| Ghent Taminco Open 39th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Bergmans's chess games?
43 games by Dirk Bergmans, from Jun 2013 to Aug 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 Dirk Bergmans has played.
What does Dirk Bergmans play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dirk Bergmans opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Bergmans answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Dirk Bergmans play as White?
As White, Dirk Bergmans's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Bergmans play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Bergmans most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Dirk Bergmans's FIDE rating?
Dirk Bergmans is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Dirk Bergmans played?
Our database contains 43 games by Dirk Bergmans, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Bergmans?
43 games by Dirk Bergmans 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.