Prepare against Gejza Berek
Slovakia · World #10,242 classical · FIDE ID 735612
When preparing against Gejza Berek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 456 games by Gejza Berek, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gejza Berek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gejza Berek 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 | 2,166 | 2,258 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,171 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,163 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 456 | 149 | 183 | 124 | 32.7% |
| As White | 214 | 78 | 91 | 45 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 242 | 71 | 92 | 79 | 29.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 916 rated games against 563 different opponents, across 287 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 788 | 318 | 297 | 173 | 40.4% | 2,101 | 2,171 | 21 |
| Rapid | 117 | 76 | 16 | 25 | 65.0% | 1,919 | 2,089 | 7 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | 1,882 | 1,926 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 292 | 52 | 124 | 116 | 17.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 608 | 335 | 188 | 85 | 55.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 32 vs FM · 18 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 52 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2,023 | 2,086 |
| 2025 | 39 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 2,006 | 2,221 |
| 2024 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 2,040 | 2,014 |
| 2023 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 2,045 | 2,154 |
| 2022 | 35 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 2,024 | 2,081 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2,221 | 1,901 |
| 2020 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2,106 | 2,272 |
| 2019 | 80 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 2,004 | 2,124 |
| 2018 | 46 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 2,077 | 2,140 |
| 2017 | 49 | 20 | 23 | 6 | 2,081 | 2,195 |
| 2016 | 60 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 2,053 | 2,187 |
| 2015 | 63 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 2,068 | 2,182 |
| 2014 | 73 | 33 | 26 | 14 | 2,025 | 2,129 |
| 2013 | 70 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 2,040 | 2,121 |
| 2012 | 57 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 2,104 | 2,133 |
| 2011 | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 2,125 | 2,137 |
| 2010 | 54 | 18 | 27 | 9 | 2,155 | 2,216 |
| 2009 | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 2,219 | 2,201 |
| 2008 | 57 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 2,154 | 2,226 |
| 2007 | 59 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 2,125 | 2,225 |
| 2006 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2,180 | 2,155 |
Where Gejza Berek has played
Slovakia (188) · Hungary (97) · Austria (1) · Czechia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gejza Berek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gejza Berek's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 99.5% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Berek usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Berek usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Berek usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Berek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 102 | 91.9% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 8.1% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 90 | 97.8% | 42.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Gejza Berek's chess games
All 456 games by Gejza Berek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Oct 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: 149 wins, 183 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 34 | 15/15/4 | 44.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 12/17/4 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 150 | 48/50/52 | 32.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 7/19/7 | 21.2% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Sergej Berezjuk | 2,433 | chT-SVK 0708 | C45 |
| Oct 2016 | Jozsef Palkovi | 2,428 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | B07 |
| Oct 2009 | Karol Motuz | 2,322 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | B72 |
| Mar 2009 | Lubos Debnar | 2,316 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | B97 |
| Dec 2011 | Mario Horvath | 2,316 | chT2B-SVK 1112 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,175 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,277 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,288 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,399 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gejza Berek's chess games?
456 games by Gejza Berek, from Jul 2005 to Oct 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 Gejza Berek has played.
What does Gejza Berek play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Gejza Berek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gejza Berek answers 1...g6 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (98% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gejza Berek play as White?
As White, Gejza Berek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (34 games, 44.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gejza Berek play as Black?
As Black, Gejza Berek most often plays: Modern Defense (150 games, 32.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 21.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Gejza Berek's FIDE rating?
Gejza Berek is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Gejza Berek played?
Our database contains 456 games by Gejza Berek, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 183 draws, 124 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gejza Berek?
456 games by Gejza Berek 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.