Prepare against Kurt Magnus Berg
Norway · World #44,554 classical · FIDE ID 1507389
When preparing against Kurt Magnus Berg, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 59 games by Kurt Magnus Berg, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Magnus Berg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Magnus Berg 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 | 1,915 | 2,004 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,943 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 28.8% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Magnus Berg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Magnus Berg's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 71.0% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Berg usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Berg usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Kurt Magnus Berg's chess games
All 59 games by Kurt Magnus Berg in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Jon Kr. Royset | 2,249 | Kretsmesterskap qual | A83 |
| Jan 1998 | Richard Wicklund Hansen | 2,025 | chT-NOR2 | A55 |
| Jul 2026 | Tristan Mathias Holth Brakke | 1,839 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | D01 |
| Jul 2026 | Torstein Furnes | 1,815 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | D01 |
| Mar 2026 | Gianluca Montalti | 1,737 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,879 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-NOR2 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| Rallar Open | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 1,981 |
| chT-NOR north | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 1,813 |
| chT-NOR middle | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Magnus Berg's chess games?
59 games by Kurt Magnus Berg, from Nov 2010 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 Kurt Magnus Berg has played.
What does Kurt Magnus Berg play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Kurt Magnus Berg opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Magnus Berg answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Kurt Magnus Berg play as White?
As White, Kurt Magnus Berg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Magnus Berg play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Magnus Berg most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Kurt Magnus Berg's FIDE rating?
Kurt Magnus Berg is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Kurt Magnus Berg played?
Our database contains 59 games by Kurt Magnus Berg, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Magnus Berg?
59 games by Kurt Magnus Berg 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.