Prepare against Pascal Berkle
DEU · World #23,274 classical · FIDE ID 12954748
When preparing against Pascal Berkle, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 69 games by Pascal Berkle, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Berkle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Berkle 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 | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,021 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,980 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Berkle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Berkle's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.2% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berkle usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Berkle usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Berkle usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Berkle usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Berkle usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Berkle usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Pascal Berkle's chess games
All 69 games by Pascal Berkle in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 23 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Mark Lamprecht | 2,189 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Sued 1920 | A83 |
| Aug 2015 | Leo Evers | 2,085 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | A57 |
| May 2016 | Arnold Flatten | 2,065 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | B18 |
| Aug 2015 | Philipp Kossack | 1,984 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open A | E21 |
| Dec 2019 | Jean-Pierre Fuss | 1,982 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Sued 1920 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,993 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,562 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Sued 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 13th Cologne Longerich Open A | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| 9th Cologne Longerich Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Berkle's chess games?
69 games by Pascal Berkle, from Aug 2012 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 Pascal Berkle has played.
What does Pascal Berkle play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Pascal Berkle opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Berkle answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Pascal Berkle play as White?
As White, Pascal Berkle's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Berkle play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Berkle most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Pascal Berkle's FIDE rating?
Pascal Berkle is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Pascal Berkle played?
Our database contains 69 games by Pascal Berkle, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 23 draws, 21 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Berkle?
69 games by Pascal Berkle 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.