Prepare against Egil Berling
Sweden · World #13,502 classical · FIDE ID 1781197
When preparing against Egil Berling, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 47 games by Egil Berling, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Egil Berling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egil Berling 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 | 2,123 | 2,145 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,081 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,005 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 29.8% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 505 rated games against 336 different opponents, across 117 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 178 | 77 | 63 | 38 | 43.3% | 1,881 | 1,950 | 21 |
| Rapid | 197 | 114 | 35 | 48 | 57.9% | 1,746 | 1,860 | 11 |
| Blitz | 130 | 83 | 13 | 34 | 63.8% | 1,773 | 1,903 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 186 | 55 | 56 | 75 | 29.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 262 | 173 | 54 | 35 | 66.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 7 vs CM.
Tournament wins
15 tournament wins from 80 events, 10 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 71 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 2,015 | 2,099 |
| 2025 | 172 | 94 | 41 | 37 | 1,870 | 2,001 |
| 2024 | 178 | 101 | 32 | 45 | 1,753 | 1,851 |
| 2023 | 84 | 49 | 12 | 23 | 1,494 | 1,540 |
Where Egil Berling has played
Sweden (116) · Denmark (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egil Berling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egil Berling's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Berling usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Berling usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Berling usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Berling usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Berling usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Berling usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Egil Berling's chess games
All 47 games by Egil Berling in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Oscar Veiergang | 2,234 | OBRO CXU Int. 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,178 | OBRO CXU Int. 2026 | E91 |
| Feb 2026 | Andrii Sevastianov | 2,140 | Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | C46 |
| Jun 2026 | Sixten Strand | 2,115 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | B99 |
| Nov 2025 | Stefan 2005 Karlsson | 2,112 | Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBRO CXU Int. 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| Skol-SM 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,914 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,901 |
| Halmstad Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,034 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Mästarklassen | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egil Berling's chess games?
47 games by Egil Berling, from Aug 2023 to Oct 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 Egil Berling has played.
What does Egil Berling play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Egil Berling opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egil Berling answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Egil Berling play as White?
As White, Egil Berling's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egil Berling play as Black?
As Black, Egil Berling most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Egil Berling's FIDE rating?
Egil Berling is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Egil Berling played?
Our database contains 47 games by Egil Berling, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egil Berling?
47 games by Egil Berling 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.