Prepare against Margar M. Berg
FRO · World #47,100 classical · FIDE ID 7200021
Our database contains 188 games by Margar M. Berg, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Margar M. Berg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margar M. 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 | 1,905 | 2,006 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,887 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,896 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 74 | 20 | 94 | 39.4% |
| As White | 94 | 40 | 10 | 44 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 34 | 10 | 50 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margar M. Berg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margar M. Berg's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 89.4% | 48.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 48.2% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Berg usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Berg usually continues Bg5 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berg usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Berg usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 76.0% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Margar M. Berg's chess games
All 188 games by Margar M. Berg in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 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: 74 wins, 20 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen | 2,260 | chT-FAI | B99 |
| Jan 2012 | Martin Poulsen | 2,260 | chT-FAI | A03 |
| Nov 2016 | Olavur Simonsen | 2,207 | Runavik Open | B50 |
| Nov 2017 | Hans Kristian Simonsen | 2,185 | Runavik Open | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Torkil Nielsen | 2,168 | chT-FAI 2122 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 25 | 12 | 1,925 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,854 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 19 | 8 | 1,745 |
| ch-FAI | 2020 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| chT-FAI | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 2,020 |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
| chT-FAI 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margar M. Berg's chess games?
188 games by Margar M. Berg, from May 2010 to Jul 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 Margar M. Berg has played.
What does Margar M. Berg play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Margar M. Berg opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margar M. Berg answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Margar M. Berg play as White?
As White, Margar M. Berg's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margar M. Berg play as Black?
As Black, Margar M. Berg most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Margar M. Berg's FIDE rating?
Margar M. Berg is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Margar M. Berg played?
Our database contains 188 games by Margar M. Berg, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 20 draws, 94 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margar M. Berg?
188 games by Margar M. 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.