Prepare against Igor Berezovsky
IM · MCO · World #1,716 classical · FIDE ID 4646215
Our database contains 247 games by Igor Berezovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Berezovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Berezovsky 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 | 2,398 | 2,445 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,374 | 2,398 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,386 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 104 | 85 | 58 | 42.1% |
| As White | 130 | 61 | 48 | 21 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 117 | 43 | 37 | 37 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Berezovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Berezovsky's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 73.1% | 68.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 12.3% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.4% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Berezovsky usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Berezovsky usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Berezovsky usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 53.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Berezovsky usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Berezovsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Berezovsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 52.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 26.4% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 63.0% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 14 | 30.4% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Igor Berezovsky's chess games
All 247 games by Igor Berezovsky 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: 104 wins, 85 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| B36 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,584 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | E46 |
| Mar 2004 | Joerg Hickl | 2,562 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | B06 |
| Apr 2002 | Friso Nijboer | 2,551 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | A00 |
| Jan 1993 | Istvan Csom | 2,520 | Lenk Open | A14 |
| Nov 2000 | Alexander Naumann | 2,489 | 72nd ch-GER | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 13 | 4 | 2,430 |
| ch-SUI | 2001 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,521 |
| BL2-Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,404 |
| Wuerttemberg Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,419 |
| Tuebingen | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 2,517 |
| 1st Neckar Open | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,381 |
| Lenk Open | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,581 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Berezovsky's chess games?
247 games by Igor Berezovsky, 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 Igor Berezovsky has played.
What does Igor Berezovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Igor Berezovsky opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Berezovsky answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Igor Berezovsky play as White?
As White, Igor Berezovsky's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Berezovsky play as Black?
As Black, Igor Berezovsky most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Igor Berezovsky's FIDE rating?
Igor Berezovsky is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,374 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Igor Berezovsky played?
Our database contains 247 games by Igor Berezovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 85 draws, 58 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Berezovsky?
247 games by Igor Berezovsky 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.