Prepare against Emanuel Berg
GM · Sweden · World #784 classical · FIDE ID 1704060
When preparing against Emanuel Berg, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 23.1% over 39 games.
Our database contains 2,232 games by Emanuel Berg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emanuel Berg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuel Berg 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 | 2,474 | 2,627 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,572 | 2,572 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,502 | 2,547 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,232 | 1,042 | 693 | 497 | 46.7% |
| As White | 1,117 | 599 | 327 | 191 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 1,115 | 443 | 366 | 306 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emanuel Berg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emanuel Berg's side.
First moves as White (1,117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,081 | 96.8% | 68.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 1.4% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 7 | 0.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.5% | 91.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 68.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Berg usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 349 | 74.4% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 106 | 22.6% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.1% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (447 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 225 | 50.3% | 58.2% |
| e6 | 123 | 27.5% | 51.2% |
| f5 | 88 | 19.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Emanuel Berg's chess games
All 2,232 games by Emanuel Berg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,042 wins, 693 draws, 497 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 145 | 73/48/24 | 50.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 104 | 66/21/17 | 63.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 69 | 38/21/10 | 55.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 67 | 29/24/14 | 43.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 63 | 38/15/10 | 60.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 53 | 30/17/6 | 56.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 43 | 21/12/10 | 48.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 39 | 25/10/4 | 64.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 33 | 18/12/3 | 54.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 139 | 61/47/31 | 43.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 122 | 40/44/38 | 32.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 119 | 55/25/39 | 46.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 58 | 27/17/14 | 46.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 23/15/12 | 46.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 14/17/13 | 31.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 13/17/9 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 39 | 9/18/12 | 23.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 14/11/11 | 38.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 19/12/5 | 52.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,722 | Canarias en Red Final | B90 |
| Jan 2006 | Alexei Shirov | 2,710 | Keres Memorial Rapid | C02 |
| Feb 2012 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,699 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B96 |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,697 | Oslo BNbank 3rd-4th Playoff | E68 |
| Aug 2005 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,688 | 15th EU-chT | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2017 | 194 | 118.5 | 2,540 |
| Deltalift Open | 2015 | 32 | 28 | 2,580 |
| Vasteras Open | 2016 | 30 | 22.5 | 2,466 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 1997 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,300 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,399 |
| chT-POR | 2016 | 25 | 19 | 2,556 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,504 |
| Wch U12 | 1993 | 22 | 13 | 2,262 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonny Hector (34 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (28 games) · Stellan Brynell (27 games) · Ralf Akesson (19 games) · Nils Grandelius (18 games) · Axel Smith (15 games) · Pia Cramling (14 games) · Thomas Ernst (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuel Berg's chess games?
2,232 games by Emanuel Berg, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Emanuel Berg has played.
What does Emanuel Berg play on the first move as White?
Across 1,117 games with White in our database, Emanuel Berg opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuel Berg answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Emanuel Berg play as White?
As White, Emanuel Berg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (145 games, 50.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (104 games, 63.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (69 games, 55.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuel Berg play as Black?
As Black, Emanuel Berg most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (139 games, 43.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (122 games, 32.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (119 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,115 games.
What is Emanuel Berg's FIDE rating?
Emanuel Berg is currently rated 2,474 in classical chess, 2,572 in rapid and 2,502 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,627 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Emanuel Berg played?
Our database contains 2,232 games by Emanuel Berg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,042 wins, 693 draws, 497 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuel Berg?
2,232 games by Emanuel Berg 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.