Prepare against Luc Bergez
IM · France · World #3,977 classical · FIDE ID 606600
Our database contains 1,061 games by Luc Bergez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luc Bergez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Bergez 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 | 2,303 | 2,430 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,392 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,061 | 505 | 234 | 322 | 47.6% |
| As White | 540 | 280 | 125 | 135 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 521 | 225 | 109 | 187 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Bergez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Bergez's side.
First moves as White (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 457 | 84.6% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 74 | 13.7% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bergez usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bergez usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bergez usually continues d4 (72.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bergez usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bergez usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bergez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 34.2% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 61 | 25.4% | 58.2% |
| c6 | 59 | 24.6% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 7.1% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 15 | 6.3% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 63.5% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 39 | 21.5% | 44.9% |
| c5 | 21 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Luc Bergez's chess games
All 1,061 games by Luc Bergez 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: 505 wins, 234 draws, 322 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 133 | 68/34/31 | 51.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 36 | 22/6/8 | 61.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 28 | 18/7/3 | 64.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 14/5/1 | 70.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 60 | 26/17/17 | 43.3% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 45 | 17/10/18 | 37.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 31 | 7/8/16 | 22.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| E65 | English Opening | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,663 | chT-FRA Gp-A | D85 |
| Oct 2003 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,575 | 3rd Rohde Open | B01 |
| Jul 2000 | Mladen Palac | 2,573 | 7th Montpellier Open | B22 |
| Aug 2001 | Oleg Korneev | 2,572 | 01st Mislata GM | D44 |
| Jul 2004 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,565 | ch-Paris | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2016 | 34 | 18 | 2,379 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 27 | 16 | 2,413 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 24 | 15 | 2,409 |
| ch-Paris IdF | 2024 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-Paris | 2010 | 19 | 9 | 2,329 |
| Massy Open | 1995 | 18 | 12 | 2,313 |
| Geneve Open | 2005 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,297 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2008 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,287 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andrei Shchekachev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Bergez's chess games?
1,061 games by Luc Bergez, 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 Luc Bergez has played.
What does Luc Bergez play on the first move as White?
Across 540 games with White in our database, Luc Bergez opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Bergez answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Luc Bergez play as White?
As White, Luc Bergez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (133 games, 51.1% win rate); Italian Game (36 games, 61.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (28 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 540 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Bergez play as Black?
As Black, Luc Bergez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (60 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 521 games.
What is Luc Bergez's FIDE rating?
Luc Bergez is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Luc Bergez played?
Our database contains 1,061 games by Luc Bergez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 505 wins, 234 draws, 322 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Bergez?
1,061 games by Luc Bergez 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.