Prepare against Justin Berger
France · World #26,973 classical · FIDE ID 45115095
Our database contains 59 games by Justin Berger, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justin Berger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin 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 | 2,005 | 2,039 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,960 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,047 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 29 | 8 | 22 | 49.2% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Berger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Berger's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 60.0% | 42.9% |
| Nc3 | 14 | 40.0% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Berger usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 40% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Berger usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Berger usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Berger usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Justin Berger's chess games
All 59 games by Justin Berger in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Axel Delorme | 2,434 | Festival de Clichy 2026 | C96 |
| Feb 2026 | Rajat Makkar | 2,296 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | D17 |
| Feb 2026 | Ilya Lemeshev | 2,134 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | D19 |
| Feb 2026 | Timothy Harris | 2,022 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Arjun Kolani | 2,009 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,190 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,443 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,654 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,722 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,956 |
| Festival de Clichy 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,251 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Berger's chess games?
59 games by Justin Berger, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 Justin Berger has played.
What does Justin Berger play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Justin Berger opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nc3 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Berger answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Justin Berger play as White?
As White, Justin Berger's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Berger play as Black?
As Black, Justin Berger most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Justin Berger's FIDE rating?
Justin Berger is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Justin Berger played?
Our database contains 59 games by Justin Berger, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Berger?
59 games by Justin 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.