Prepare against Ignacio Bernard
Argentina · World #8,452 classical · FIDE ID 106186
Our database contains 118 games by Ignacio Bernard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Bernard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Bernard 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 | 2,196 | 2,282 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,267 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,243 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 52 | 24 | 42 | 44.1% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 13 | 20 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 31 | 11 | 22 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignacio Bernard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignacio Bernard's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 83.3% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bernard usually continues d3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bernard usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 79.3% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Ignacio Bernard's chess games
All 118 games by Ignacio Bernard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 24 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Oscar Panno | 2,530 | Buenos Aires Open | C00 |
| Oct 2006 | Jorge H. Gomez Baillo | 2,386 | LNA Puma Cup | B20 |
| Dec 2018 | Alejo De Dovitiis | 2,360 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | C41 |
| Jan 1994 | Gaspar Casoy | 2,320 | ch-ARG B U18 | B05 |
| Jan 1997 | Mauricio Uribe | 2,245 | ch-Pan American U26 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U26 | 1997 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Pan American Juniors | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,197 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| 94th ch-ARG sf | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 26th Buenos Aires ProAm Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 95th ch-ARG sf | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignacio Bernard's chess games?
118 games by Ignacio Bernard, from Apr 2003 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 Ignacio Bernard has played.
What does Ignacio Bernard play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Ignacio Bernard opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Bernard answers 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Bernard play as White?
As White, Ignacio Bernard's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Bernard play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Bernard most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Ignacio Bernard's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Bernard is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Ignacio Bernard played?
Our database contains 118 games by Ignacio Bernard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 24 draws, 42 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Bernard?
118 games by Ignacio Bernard 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.