Prepare against Marcin Bernat
CM · Poland · World #48,268 classical · FIDE ID 1101820
When preparing against Marcin Bernat, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 206 games by Marcin Bernat, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Bernat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Bernat 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 | 1,900 | 2,220 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 2,141 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 2,111 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 60 | 83 | 63 | 29.1% |
| As White | 100 | 40 | 31 | 29 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 20 | 52 | 34 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Bernat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Bernat's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 75.0% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.0% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bernat usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bernat usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bernat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Bernat usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bernat usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bernat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 81.3% | 41.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Marcin Bernat's chess games
All 206 games by Marcin Bernat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 83 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Marcin Szelag | 2,478 | 20th Poznan Open | E81 |
| Oct 2015 | Juan Dominguez Rueda | 2,257 | 1st Barcelona Puig Open | C68 |
| Aug 2005 | Krzysztof Leszczynski | 2,254 | POL-chT 2nd League | A06 |
| Jan 1999 | Bartlomiej Siwiec | 2,240 | chT-POL 2nd div North | E71 |
| Sep 2004 | Szymon Stysiak | 2,235 | 60th chT-POL 1st League | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 62 | 33.5 | 2,086 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 2,052 |
| Poznan Open A 18th | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| 60th chT-POL 1st League | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,174 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,895 |
| chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| 20th Poznan Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,276 |
| 37th Barbera del Valles Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Bernat's chess games?
206 games by Marcin Bernat, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Marcin Bernat has played.
What does Marcin Bernat play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Marcin Bernat opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Bernat answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marcin Bernat play as White?
As White, Marcin Bernat's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Bernat play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Bernat most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Marcin Bernat's FIDE rating?
Marcin Bernat is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Marcin Bernat played?
Our database contains 206 games by Marcin Bernat, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 83 draws, 63 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Bernat?
206 games by Marcin Bernat 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.