Prepare against Jacques Bernard
France · World #18,068 classical · FIDE ID 616176
Our database contains 155 games by Jacques Bernard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Bernard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques 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 | 2,074 | 2,263 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,152 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,117 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 55 | 48 | 52 | 35.5% |
| As White | 75 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Bernard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Bernard's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bernard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Bernard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Bernard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 46.9% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Jacques Bernard's chess games
All 155 games by Jacques 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: 55 wins, 48 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Artem Smirnov | 2,440 | 1st Split Open | B30 |
| Aug 2004 | Olga Zimina | 2,430 | 24th Bratto Open | B49 |
| Nov 2004 | Bela Lengyel | 2,335 | Budapest FS11 IM | C98 |
| Nov 2004 | Sandor Farago | 2,305 | Budapest FS11 IM | B33 |
| Aug 2008 | Manfred Nimtz | 2,274 | 24th Latschach Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| 1st Split Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,297 |
| 14th Trieste Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| 7th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| 4th Montpellier Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| 84th Hastings Masters | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Bernard's chess games?
155 games by Jacques 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 Jacques Bernard has played.
What does Jacques Bernard play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Jacques Bernard opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Bernard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jacques Bernard play as White?
As White, Jacques Bernard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Bernard play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Bernard most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Jacques Bernard's FIDE rating?
Jacques Bernard is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jacques Bernard played?
Our database contains 155 games by Jacques Bernard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 48 draws, 52 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Bernard?
155 games by Jacques 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.