Prepare against Elvira Berend
WGM · Luxembourg · World #5,712 classical · FIDE ID 4000510
Our database contains 1,183 games by Elvira Berend, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elvira Berend's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elvira Berend 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 | 2,255 | 2,375 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,372 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,382 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,183 | 463 | 385 | 335 | 39.1% |
| As White | 581 | 246 | 188 | 147 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 603 | 217 | 198 | 188 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elvira Berend's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elvira Berend's side.
First moves as White (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 289 | 49.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 256 | 44.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 5.5% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Berend usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 199 | 69.1% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 83 | 28.8% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 96.8% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Elvira Berend's chess games
All 1,183 games by Elvira Berend in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 463 wins, 385 draws, 335 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 24/19/19 | 38.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 29/14/15 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 42 | 17/12/13 | 40.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 16/12/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 11/11/2 | 45.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 99 | 34/36/29 | 34.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/13/8 | 41.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 6/11/14 | 19.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,684 | 17th Mainz Ordix Open | B42 |
| Oct 2015 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,640 | Wch Rapid | A21 |
| Oct 2015 | Namig Guliyev | 2,579 | 9th Wch Blitz | C67 |
| Dec 2025 | Tingjie Lei | 2,569 | World Blitz Women 2025 | C02 |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,553 | Wch Blitz w | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 105 | 53.5 | 2,290 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 70 | 37 | 2,358 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,453 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 22 | 13 | 2,275 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,328 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,169 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,189 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elvira Berend's chess games?
1,183 games by Elvira Berend, from Apr 2003 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 Elvira Berend has played.
What does Elvira Berend play on the first move as White?
Across 581 games with White in our database, Elvira Berend opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elvira Berend answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Elvira Berend play as White?
As White, Elvira Berend's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 38.7% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (42 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 581 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elvira Berend play as Black?
As Black, Elvira Berend most often plays: Sicilian (99 games, 34.3% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 603 games.
What is Elvira Berend's FIDE rating?
Elvira Berend is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Elvira Berend played?
Our database contains 1,183 games by Elvira Berend, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 463 wins, 385 draws, 335 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elvira Berend?
1,183 games by Elvira Berend 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.