Prepare against Karsten Bertram
DEU · World #27,213 classical · FIDE ID 4673042
When preparing against Karsten Bertram, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 78 games by Karsten Bertram, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karsten Bertram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karsten Bertram 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 | 2,003 | 2,177 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,128 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 38 | 5 | 35 | 48.7% |
| As White | 37 | 26 | 1 | 10 | 70.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karsten Bertram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karsten Bertram's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 51.4% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 18 | 48.6% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Bertram usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Bertram usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Bertram usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Bertram usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Bertram usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bertram usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 75.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Karsten Bertram's chess games
All 78 games by Karsten Bertram in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Jonas Hacker | 2,297 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | C54 |
| Jul 2017 | Peter Polyik | 2,279 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | B48 |
| Jan 2020 | Arne Boehme | 2,158 | ch-Niedersachsen MT | B48 |
| Aug 2006 | Jiri Zapletal | 2,138 | Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup | B07 |
| Aug 2006 | Vitezslav Musil | 2,129 | Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,240 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,694 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,117 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,979 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,835 |
| ch-Niedersachsen MT | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,052 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karsten Bertram's chess games?
78 games by Karsten Bertram, from Apr 2003 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 Karsten Bertram has played.
What does Karsten Bertram play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Karsten Bertram opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karsten Bertram answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Karsten Bertram play as White?
As White, Karsten Bertram's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karsten Bertram play as Black?
As Black, Karsten Bertram most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Karsten Bertram's FIDE rating?
Karsten Bertram is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Karsten Bertram played?
Our database contains 78 games by Karsten Bertram, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karsten Bertram?
78 games by Karsten Bertram 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.