Prepare against Gerd Bernhardt
DEU · World #86,804 classical · FIDE ID 24608122
When preparing against Gerd Bernhardt, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 90 games by Gerd Bernhardt, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerd Bernhardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerd Bernhardt 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 | 1,959 | 2,043 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 27 | 26 | 36 | 30.0% |
| As White | 47 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerd Bernhardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerd Bernhardt's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 76.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.3% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bernhardt usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bernhardt usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bernhardt usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Bernhardt usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bernhardt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Gerd Bernhardt's chess games
All 90 games by Gerd Bernhardt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 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: 27 wins, 26 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/4 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Christoph Engelbert | 2,237 | 19th Kiel Open A | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Karsten Bunk | 2,179 | 19th Kiel Open A | D23 |
| Apr 2007 | Frank Haenjes | 2,060 | ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 62nd | B54 |
| Jul 2003 | Soenje Lange | 2,049 | 16th Kiel Open A | A57 |
| Apr 2009 | Michael Jendrian | 2,049 | ch-Schleswig Holstein VM 64th | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein M 63rd | 2008 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,197 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,053 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 16th Kiel Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM 64th | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| 19th Kiel Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerd Bernhardt's chess games?
90 games by Gerd Bernhardt, from Jul 2004 to Jul 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 Gerd Bernhardt has played.
What does Gerd Bernhardt play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Gerd Bernhardt opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerd Bernhardt answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Gerd Bernhardt play as White?
As White, Gerd Bernhardt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerd Bernhardt play as Black?
As Black, Gerd Bernhardt most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Gerd Bernhardt's FIDE rating?
Gerd Bernhardt is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (May 2010).
How many games has Gerd Bernhardt played?
Our database contains 90 games by Gerd Bernhardt, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 26 draws, 36 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerd Bernhardt?
90 games by Gerd Bernhardt 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.