Prepare against Paulo Bersamina
IM · PHL · World #1,732 classical · FIDE ID 5206995
When preparing against Paulo Bersamina, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 948 games by Paulo Bersamina, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Bersamina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Bersamina 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 | 2,398 | 2,462 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,356 | 2,393 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,349 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 948 | 373 | 321 | 254 | 39.3% |
| As White | 474 | 206 | 156 | 112 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 474 | 167 | 165 | 142 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Bersamina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Bersamina's side.
First moves as White (474 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 416 | 87.8% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 31 | 6.5% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.4% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.1% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bersamina usually continues Nc3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bersamina usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bersamina usually continues Nc3 (64.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Bersamina usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bersamina usually continues c4 (88.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Bersamina usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 154 | 75.5% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 27 | 13.2% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 13 | 6.4% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 88.2% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 8.4% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.8% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Paulo Bersamina's chess games
All 948 games by Paulo Bersamina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Sep 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: 373 wins, 321 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 115 | 62/22/31 | 53.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 61 | 23/10/28 | 37.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 46 | 16/14/16 | 34.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 31 | 9/12/10 | 29.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Dec 2018 | Quang Liem Le | 2,714 | 17th Asian Continental Open | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,626 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,620 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | B10 |
| Apr 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,593 | Titled Tue | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 222 | 127.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-PHI | 2024 | 84 | 48 | 2,391 |
| Tagaytay City zt 3.3 | 2017 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,427 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,392 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,437 |
| ch-PHI 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,325 |
| Bangkok blitz | 2014 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,417 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: John Paul Gomez (15 games) · Darwin Laylo (14 games) · Rogelio Jr Antonio (13 games) · Jan Emmanuel Garcia (11 games) · Daniel Quizon (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Bersamina's chess games?
948 games by Paulo Bersamina, from Jul 2009 to Sep 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 Paulo Bersamina has played.
What does Paulo Bersamina play on the first move as White?
Across 474 games with White in our database, Paulo Bersamina opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Bersamina answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Paulo Bersamina play as White?
As White, Paulo Bersamina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (115 games, 53.9% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 29.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 474 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Bersamina play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Bersamina most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (31 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 474 games.
What is Paulo Bersamina's FIDE rating?
Paulo Bersamina is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,356 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Paulo Bersamina played?
Our database contains 948 games by Paulo Bersamina, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 321 draws, 254 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Bersamina?
948 games by Paulo Bersamina 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.