Prepare against Joachim Berger
DEU · World #32,195 classical · FIDE ID 24664812
When preparing against Joachim Berger, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 106 games by Joachim Berger, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Berger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Berger 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 | 1,974 | 2,137 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 37 | 32 | 37 | 34.9% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Berger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Berger's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 44.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 31.5% | 52.9% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 24.1% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Berger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Berger usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Joachim Berger's chess games
All 106 games by Joachim Berger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Oct 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: 37 wins, 32 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Ralf Seibicke | 2,185 | 19th Kiel Open A | B17 |
| Apr 2009 | Alexander Haffner | 2,176 | ch-Schleswig Holstein VM 64th | D13 |
| Aug 2000 | Matthias1 Braun | 2,175 | 13th Kiel Open | A46 |
| Jul 2013 | Theo Huennekes | 2,152 | 26th Kiel Open A | C17 |
| Aug 2013 | Hans-Joerg Jantzen | 2,131 | 26th Kiel Open A | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein Vormeister-Kandi | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,230 |
| 47th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1992 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein VM 64th | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,169 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| 19th Kiel Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,216 |
| Schleswig Holstein-ch M Class | 2012 | 9 | 1 | 1,854 |
| 26th Kiel Open A | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Berger's chess games?
106 games by Joachim Berger, from Oct 2008 to Oct 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 Joachim Berger has played.
What does Joachim Berger play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Joachim Berger opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nc3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Berger answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joachim Berger play as White?
As White, Joachim Berger's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Berger play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Berger most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Joachim Berger's FIDE rating?
Joachim Berger is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Joachim Berger played?
Our database contains 106 games by Joachim Berger, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 32 draws, 37 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Berger?
106 games by Joachim Berger 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.