Prepare against George Berg
United States · World #88,293 classical · FIDE ID 2007240
When preparing against George Berg, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 17.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 268 games by George Berg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George Berg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George 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 | 1,763 | 2,200 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 95 | 75 | 98 | 35.4% |
| As White | 136 | 50 | 39 | 47 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 132 | 45 | 36 | 51 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Berg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Berg's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 94.1% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Berg usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Berg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 93.5% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
George Berg's chess games
All 268 games by George Berg 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: 95 wins, 75 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 6/11/17 | 17.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Rusudan Goletiani | 2,344 | USA-chT Amateur East | B43 |
| Feb 2010 | Miguel Ortiz | 2,305 | USA-chT Amateur East | A34 |
| Jan 1996 | Sergei Goregliad | 2,285 | ch-Nassau CC | B80 |
| Jan 1993 | Konstantin Dolgitser | 2,260 | ch-Nassau CC | A32 |
| Jan 1997 | Leslie Braun | 2,245 | ch-Nassau CC | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nassau CC | 2008 | 125 | 60 | 2,084 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 78 | 45.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-Nassau | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,072 |
| New York Bethpage | 1993 | 10 | 7 | 2,590 |
| Stockholm SCT w | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| 2nd Dresden Open | 1993 | 8 | 2 | 2,015 |
| 6th Wch Seniors | 1996 | 6 | 2 | 2,120 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 92nd | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Berg's chess games?
268 games by George Berg, 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 George Berg has played.
What does George Berg play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, George Berg opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Berg answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does George Berg play as White?
As White, George Berg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Berg play as Black?
As Black, George Berg most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 17.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is George Berg's FIDE rating?
George Berg is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2003).
How many games has George Berg played?
Our database contains 268 games by George Berg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 75 draws, 98 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Berg?
268 games by George 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.