Prepare against Norbert Bergmans
Belgium · World #20,446 classical · FIDE ID 203165
Our database contains 65 games by Norbert Bergmans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Bergmans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Bergmans 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 | 2,053 | 2,141 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 14 | 27 | 24 | 21.5% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Bergmans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Bergmans's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 65.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bergmans usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Norbert Bergmans's chess games
All 65 games by Norbert Bergmans 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: 14 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Predrag Ostojic | 2,340 | Eupen Open | C01 |
| Jan 1998 | Christiaan Van Hul | 2,245 | chT-BEL 9798 | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World U20-ch17 | 1978 | 12 | 5 | 2,295 |
| 11th Schilde Open U20 | 1976 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,158 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,196 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,073 |
| Eupen Open | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 2,218 |
| chT-BEL 9394 | 1994 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Bergmans's chess games?
65 games by Norbert Bergmans, 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 Norbert Bergmans has played.
What does Norbert Bergmans play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Norbert Bergmans opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Bergmans answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Norbert Bergmans play as White?
As White, Norbert Bergmans's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Bergmans play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Bergmans most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Norbert Bergmans's FIDE rating?
Norbert Bergmans is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Norbert Bergmans played?
Our database contains 65 games by Norbert Bergmans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Bergmans?
65 games by Norbert Bergmans 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.