Prepare against Ivar Bern
IM · Norway · World #3,994 classical · FIDE ID 1500171
Our database contains 664 games by Ivar Bern, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivar Bern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivar Bern 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 | 2,303 | 2,356 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 664 | 235 | 231 | 198 | 35.4% |
| As White | 342 | 130 | 115 | 97 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 322 | 105 | 116 | 101 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivar Bern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivar Bern's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 37.7% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 115 | 33.6% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 14.0% | 49.0% |
| g3 | 28 | 8.2% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 18 | 5.3% | 55.6% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Bern usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Bern usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bern usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Bern usually continues Nc3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bern usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bern usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 52.6% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 47 | 34.8% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 71 | 58.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 21.3% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 12 | 9.8% | 79.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.3% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
Ivar Bern's chess games
All 664 games by Ivar Bern 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: 235 wins, 231 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 14/9/10 | 42.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 13/5/12 | 43.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| A48 | London System | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 75 | 24/25/26 | 32.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 25/24/16 | 38.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 0/9/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Yuri Yakovich | 2,586 | Bergen Sommer Open | A90 |
| Nov 2006 | Normunds Miezis | 2,529 | chT-NOR 0607 | A21 |
| Nov 2013 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,513 | chT-NOR 1314 | A20 |
| Nov 2019 | Lars Oskar Hauge | 2,494 | chT-NOR Elite 1920 | A03 |
| Jan 1989 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,490 | Caorle Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 1997 | 80 | 44 | 2,392 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 59 | 40.5 | 2,432 |
| Arnold Cup | 1995 | 40 | 19 | 2,368 |
| Troll Masters | 1993 | 27 | 15 | 2,435 |
| Gausdal Int | 1993 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,479 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2002 | 18 | 10 | 2,267 |
| Skei | 1995 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
| Peer Gynt | 1993 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,524 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Einar J Gausel (19 games) · Berge Ostenstad (12 games) · Jonathan D Tisdall (11 games) · Rune Djurhuus (11 games) · Frode Elsness (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivar Bern's chess games?
664 games by Ivar Bern, 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 Ivar Bern has played.
What does Ivar Bern play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, Ivar Bern opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivar Bern answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ivar Bern play as White?
As White, Ivar Bern's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivar Bern play as Black?
As Black, Ivar Bern most often plays: Dutch Defense (75 games, 32.0% win rate); Modern Defense (65 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 322 games.
What is Ivar Bern's FIDE rating?
Ivar Bern is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ivar Bern played?
Our database contains 664 games by Ivar Bern, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 231 draws, 198 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivar Bern?
664 games by Ivar Bern 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.