Prepare against Michael Berndt
DEU · World #65,884 classical · FIDE ID 34621709
When preparing against Michael Berndt, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Berndt, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael Berndt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Berndt 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 | 1,836 | 1,893 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,910 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 35.7% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 164 rated games against 152 different opponents, across 24 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 130 | 46 | 40 | 44 | 35.4% | 1,890 | 1,851 | 7 |
| Rapid | 34 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 50.0% | 1,814 | 1,800 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 72 | 8 | 18 | 46 | 11.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 63 | 34 | 20 | 9 | 54.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1,901 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 55 | 22 | 10 | 23 | 1,856 | 1,805 |
| 2024 | 35 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 1,895 | 1,855 |
| 2023 | 41 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 1,892 | 1,831 |
| 2022 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1,834 | 1,857 |
Where Michael Berndt has played
Germany (21) · Czechia (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Berndt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Berndt's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 68.2% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Berndt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Berndt usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Berndt usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Berndt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Berndt usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Berndt usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Michael Berndt's chess games
All 42 games by Michael Berndt in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jan Banas | 2,370 | Hessenliga 9697 | A27 |
| Oct 1982 | Frank Behrhorst | 2,255 | Bundesliga 2 1982/83 North | B02 |
| Jan 1992 | Oliver Kraus | 2,235 | Dortmund Open A | A80 |
| Jan 1997 | Carsten Buerger | 2,235 | chT-Hessen 9697 | D27 |
| Jan 1997 | Erhard Rueger | 2,150 | chT-Hessen 9697 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| Bundesliga 2 1982/83 North | 1982 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-Hessen 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 5 | 2,508 |
| Bundesliga 2-1983/84 North | 1983 | 6 | 2 | 2,148 |
| DSB Team Regionalliga Nord | 1982 | 5 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1998 | 4 | 1 | 2,150 |
| Hessenliga 9697 | 1996 | 3 | 2 | 2,470 |
| Rudolf Teschner Mem | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Berndt's chess games?
42 games by Michael Berndt, from Jun 2022 to Oct 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 Michael Berndt has played.
What does Michael Berndt play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michael Berndt opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Berndt answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Michael Berndt play as White?
As White, Michael Berndt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Berndt play as Black?
As Black, Michael Berndt most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Berndt's FIDE rating?
Michael Berndt is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Michael Berndt played?
Our database contains 42 games by Michael Berndt, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Berndt?
42 games by Michael Berndt 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.