Prepare against Neil Berry
FM · United Kingdom · World #6,977 classical · FIDE ID 2400650
Our database contains 992 games by Neil Berry, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil Berry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil Berry 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 | 2,225 | 2,370 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,332 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 992 | 347 | 393 | 252 | 35.0% |
| As White | 484 | 190 | 192 | 102 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 508 | 157 | 201 | 150 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil Berry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil Berry's side.
First moves as White (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 395 | 81.6% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 11.8% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 5.6% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Berry usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Berry usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Berry usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Berry usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Berry usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Berry usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 35.3% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 74 | 33.0% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 42 | 18.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 27 | 12.1% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 49.4% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 80 | 48.8% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
Neil Berry's chess games
All 992 games by Neil Berry in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 347 wins, 393 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 61 | 22/24/15 | 36.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 44 | 16/18/10 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 36 | 18/12/6 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 6/16/3 | 24.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 4/15/4 | 17.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 46 | 7/24/15 | 15.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 16 | 1/10/5 | 6.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Fernando Peralta | 2,622 | 31st Andorra Open | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Oleg Korneev | 2,567 | 122nd ch-SCO | E04 |
| Mar 2011 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,489 | 27th Cappelle Open | D55 |
| Feb 2018 | Justin Tan | 2,479 | Newcastle on Tyne Open | E01 |
| Nov 2016 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,465 | 32nd EU-Cup | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2010 | 54 | 32.5 | 2,324 |
| Hawick Open | 2008 | 33 | 22 | 2,196 |
| Grangemouth Open | 2004 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,258 |
| Oban Open | 2015 | 24 | 18 | 2,242 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1993 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,284 |
| Perth Open | 2010 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,261 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,259 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stephen R Mannion (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil Berry's chess games?
992 games by Neil Berry, from Apr 2003 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 Neil Berry has played.
What does Neil Berry play on the first move as White?
Across 484 games with White in our database, Neil Berry opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil Berry answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Neil Berry play as White?
As White, Neil Berry's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (61 games, 36.1% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil Berry play as Black?
As Black, Neil Berry most often plays: Slav Defense (46 games, 15.2% win rate); Philidor (29 games, 41.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 508 games.
What is Neil Berry's FIDE rating?
Neil Berry is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Neil Berry played?
Our database contains 992 games by Neil Berry, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 347 wins, 393 draws, 252 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil Berry?
992 games by Neil Berry 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.