Prepare against Philipp Bergner
DEU · World #10,192 classical · FIDE ID 24664839
Our database contains 144 games by Philipp Bergner, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Bergner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Bergner 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 | 2,167 | 2,175 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,144 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,147 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 49 | 43 | 52 | 34.0% |
| As White | 76 | 26 | 20 | 30 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Bergner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Bergner's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 78.9% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Bergner usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bergner usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Bergner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Bergner usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Bergner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bergner usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 82.1% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Philipp Bergner's chess games
All 144 games by Philipp Bergner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 49 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Tobias Hirneise | 2,448 | 9th Deizisau Open | A46 |
| May 2015 | Frank Zeller | 2,396 | Reutlingen Open 20th | B86 |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Ruf | 2,312 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | D35 |
| Oct 2014 | Joachim Sieglen | 2,278 | 9th Deizisau Open | D85 |
| Sep 2014 | Peter Guthmann | 2,179 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2013 | 26 | 10.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-GER Open U25 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,509 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,670 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,701 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,244 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 2,383 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Bergner's chess games?
144 games by Philipp Bergner, from Jan 2007 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 Philipp Bergner has played.
What does Philipp Bergner play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Philipp Bergner opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Bergner answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Philipp Bergner play as White?
As White, Philipp Bergner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Bergner play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Bergner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Philipp Bergner's FIDE rating?
Philipp Bergner is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Philipp Bergner played?
Our database contains 144 games by Philipp Bergner, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Bergner?
144 games by Philipp Bergner 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.