Prepare against Egil Berling
Sweden · World #13,583 classical · FIDE ID 1781197
Our database contains 30 games by Egil Berling, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 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 | 2,121 | 2,139 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,071 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,005 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 23.3% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 25.0% |
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 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% 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)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Berling usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Berling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Berling usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Egil Berling's chess games
All 30 games by Egil Berling in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Oscar Veiergang | 2,234 | ØBRO x CXU International 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,178 | ØBRO x CXU International 2026 | E91 |
| Feb 2026 | Andrii Sevastianov | 2,140 | Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | C46 |
| Jun 2026 | Sixten Strand | 2,115 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | B99 |
| Jul 2026 | Sergelenbaatar KHASCHULUU | 2,058 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ØBRO x CXU International 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| 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 |
| Avenyn Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,856 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egil Berling's chess games?
30 games by Egil Berling, from Aug 2023 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 Egil Berling has played.
What does Egil Berling play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Egil Berling opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egil Berling answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Egil Berling play as White?
As White, Egil Berling's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egil Berling play as Black?
As Black, Egil Berling most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Egil Berling's FIDE rating?
Egil Berling is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (May 2026).
How many games has Egil Berling played?
Our database contains 30 games by Egil Berling, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egil Berling?
30 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.