Prepare against Eirik Berget
Norway · World #17,036 classical · FIDE ID 1549871
When preparing against Eirik Berget, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 81 games by Eirik Berget, covering Feb 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Eirik Berget's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eirik Berget 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 | 2,085 | 2,085 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,212 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 36 | 18 | 27 | 44.4% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 36.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 1,261 rated games against 521 different opponents, across 188 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 | 314 | 168 | 56 | 90 | 53.5% | 1,783 | 1,877 | 14 |
| Rapid | 209 | 120 | 17 | 72 | 57.4% | 1,595 | 1,676 | 15 |
| Blitz | 724 | 469 | 61 | 194 | 64.8% | 1,795 | 1,941 | 20 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 446 | 139 | 66 | 241 | 31.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 746 | 576 | 67 | 103 | 77.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 18 vs FM · 40 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
51 tournament wins from 157 events, 29 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94 | 60 | 11 | 23 | 1,926 | 2,073 |
| 2025 | 218 | 142 | 26 | 50 | 1,921 | 2,092 |
| 2024 | 255 | 161 | 27 | 67 | 1,920 | 2,066 |
| 2023 | 209 | 130 | 21 | 58 | 1,775 | 1,908 |
| 2022 | 124 | 86 | 13 | 25 | 1,589 | 1,766 |
| 2021 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 1,663 | 1,808 |
| 2020 | 33 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 1,664 | 1,725 |
| 2019 | 196 | 96 | 24 | 76 | 1,515 | 1,530 |
| 2018 | 76 | 32 | 6 | 38 | 1,438 | 1,388 |
| 2010 | 34 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 1,766 | 2,001 |
Where Eirik Berget has played
Norway (185) · Sweden (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eirik Berget's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eirik Berget's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 61.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Berget usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Berget usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Berget usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 77.8% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Eirik Berget's chess games
All 81 games by Eirik Berget in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 36 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Arvin Rasti | 2,376 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | C11 |
| Aug 2026 | Ralf Akesson | 2,317 | West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | D35 |
| Aug 2023 | Evsuld Myagmarsuren | 2,274 | Bekkestua Open | B88 |
| Aug 2026 | Lo Ljungros | 2,266 | West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | C15 |
| Aug 2026 | Harald Berggren Torell | 2,169 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Standard Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | 2026 | 10 | 10 | 2,312 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,028 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2024 | Title Group | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Junior A | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Standard Open | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | A (2005-07) | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eirik Berget's chess games?
81 games by Eirik Berget, from Feb 2018 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 Eirik Berget has played.
What does Eirik Berget play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Eirik Berget opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eirik Berget answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Eirik Berget play as White?
As White, Eirik Berget's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eirik Berget play as Black?
As Black, Eirik Berget most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Eirik Berget's FIDE rating?
Eirik Berget is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Eirik Berget played?
Our database contains 81 games by Eirik Berget, covering Feb 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eirik Berget?
81 games by Eirik Berget 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.