Prepare against Istvan Bernula
Hungary · World #33,518 classical · FIDE ID 745499
Our database contains 47 games by Istvan Bernula, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Bernula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Bernula 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 | 1,966 | 1,976 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 34.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Bernula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Bernula's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bernula usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bernula usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bernula usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Istvan Bernula's chess games
All 47 games by Istvan Bernula in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Andrew Collins | 1,998 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | C56 |
| Jan 2012 | Paul Obiamiwe | 1,982 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B50 |
| Aug 2011 | Zoltan Nagy | 1,943 | Budapest FS08 FM-A1 | C06 |
| Jun 2011 | Roman Heiszler | 1,862 | Budapest FS06 FM-B | B31 |
| Nov 2018 | Gyorgy Rabovszky | 1,827 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,941 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,901 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A1 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,921 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Schev | 2021 | 8 | 1 | 1,754 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 23rd Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,753 |
| Hajduszoboszlo Open | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,147 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Bernula's chess games?
47 games by Istvan Bernula, from May 2010 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 Istvan Bernula has played.
What does Istvan Bernula play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Istvan Bernula opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Bernula answers 1...e5 (91% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Istvan Bernula play as White?
As White, Istvan Bernula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Bernula play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Bernula most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Istvan Bernula's FIDE rating?
Istvan Bernula is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Istvan Bernula played?
Our database contains 47 games by Istvan Bernula, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Bernula?
47 games by Istvan Bernula 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.