Prepare against Ilze Berzina
WGM · LVA · World #9,593 classical · FIDE ID 11601345
When preparing against Ilze Berzina, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 24.5% over 53 games.
Our database contains 839 games by Ilze Berzina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilze Berzina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilze Berzina 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 | 2,177 | 2,323 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,310 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,292 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 839 | 347 | 219 | 273 | 41.4% |
| As White | 411 | 180 | 110 | 121 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 428 | 167 | 109 | 152 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilze Berzina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilze Berzina's side.
First moves as White (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 400 | 97.3% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Berzina usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Berzina usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Berzina usually continues d4 (56.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Berzina usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Berzina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 119 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| e5 | 77 | 33.8% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 20 | 8.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 3.5% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 118 | 88.7% | 50.4% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 10.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Ilze Berzina's chess games
All 839 games by Ilze Berzina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 347 wins, 219 draws, 273 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 79 | 32/24/23 | 40.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 62 | 25/21/16 | 40.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 51 | 20/15/16 | 39.2% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 16/9/12 | 43.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 14/5/11 | 46.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 53 | 13/17/23 | 24.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 45 | 18/12/15 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 29 | 11/4/14 | 37.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 7/6/15 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,654 | ch-EU blitz | D35 |
| Dec 2007 | Yuri Vovk | 2,561 | 7th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | C76 |
| Dec 2012 | Michal Olszewski | 2,533 | ch-EU rapid | A85 |
| Jul 2009 | Vigen Mirumian | 2,506 | Pardubice Czech Open A | A31 |
| Dec 2007 | Pablo Lafuente | 2,489 | 7th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT w | 2019 | 45 | 31 | 2,165 |
| chT-LTU w | 2022 | 27 | 21 | 2,099 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 1998 | 18 | 12 | 2,241 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 18 | 2.5 | 2,287 |
| Riga Christmas WIM | 2025 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,178 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,145 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Laura Rogule (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilze Berzina's chess games?
839 games by Ilze Berzina, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ilze Berzina has played.
What does Ilze Berzina play on the first move as White?
Across 411 games with White in our database, Ilze Berzina opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilze Berzina answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ilze Berzina play as White?
As White, Ilze Berzina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (62 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (51 games, 39.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 411 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilze Berzina play as Black?
As Black, Ilze Berzina most often plays: Slav Defense (53 games, 24.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (32 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 428 games.
What is Ilze Berzina's FIDE rating?
Ilze Berzina is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Ilze Berzina played?
Our database contains 839 games by Ilze Berzina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 347 wins, 219 draws, 273 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilze Berzina?
839 games by Ilze Berzina 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.