Prepare against Fred Berend
IM · Luxembourg · World #6,689 classical · FIDE ID 4000102
Our database contains 1,131 games by Fred Berend, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fred Berend's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fred 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 | 2,231 | 2,396 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,412 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,349 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,131 | 455 | 232 | 444 | 40.2% |
| As White | 584 | 257 | 129 | 198 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 547 | 198 | 103 | 246 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fred Berend's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fred Berend's side.
First moves as White (584 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 292 | 50.0% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 228 | 39.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 6.0% | 68.6% |
| g3 | 17 | 2.9% | 82.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.1% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Berend usually continues d4 (42.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Berend usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Berend usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Berend usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 171 | 69.0% | 46.5% |
| e6 | 33 | 13.3% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 8.1% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 79.6% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 8.1% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 7.5% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Fred Berend's chess games
All 1,131 games by Fred 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: 455 wins, 232 draws, 444 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 61 | 26/12/23 | 42.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 50 | 16/15/19 | 32.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 45 | 26/4/15 | 57.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 38 | 21/7/10 | 55.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 105 | 40/16/49 | 38.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 16/11/14 | 39.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 4/5/12 | 19.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 13/0/6 | 68.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 14 | 12/0/2 | 85.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,599 | Olympiad-38 | B51 |
| Aug 2014 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,587 | Olympiad-41 | E97 |
| Sep 2016 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,567 | Olympiad-42 | E61 |
| Jan 1996 | Thien Hai Dao | 2,560 | Budapest FS05 GM | E39 |
| Oct 2021 | Namig Guliyev | 2,555 | 19th Nancy Blitz | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U21 | 1985 | 26 | 8.5 | 2,157 |
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 22 | 15 | 2,347 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,496 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 5 | 2,089 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 14 | 6 | 2,289 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,480 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1981 | 13 | 1 | 1,916 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,412 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Igor Efimov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fred Berend's chess games?
1,131 games by Fred 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 Fred Berend has played.
What does Fred Berend play on the first move as White?
Across 584 games with White in our database, Fred Berend opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fred Berend answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Fred Berend play as White?
As White, Fred Berend's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Torre Attack (45 games, 57.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 584 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fred Berend play as Black?
As Black, Fred Berend most often plays: Sicilian (105 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 547 games.
What is Fred Berend's FIDE rating?
Fred Berend is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Fred Berend played?
Our database contains 1,131 games by Fred Berend, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 455 wins, 232 draws, 444 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fred Berend?
1,131 games by Fred 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.